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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.73, 353.14 and 203.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.73, 353.14 and 203.23 is: 304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.73 : 353.14 = 203.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.73/353.14 = 203.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.73x = 353.14 × 203.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.73x = 71,768.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,768.58/235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.45

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