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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.98, 325.80 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.98, 325.80 and 202.68 is: 279.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.98 : 325.80 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.98/325.80 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.98x = 325.80 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.98x = 66,033.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,033.14/235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.83

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