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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.64, 324.38 and 202.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.64, 324.38 and 202.70 is: 279.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.64 : 324.38 = 202.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.64/324.38 = 202.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.64x = 324.38 × 202.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.64x = 65,750.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,750.71/235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.04

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