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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.62, 353.97 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.62, 353.97 and 203.22 is: 305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.62 : 353.97 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.62/353.97 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.62x = 353.97 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.62x = 71,933.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,933.78/235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.30

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