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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.01, 325.71 and 203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.01, 325.71 and 203.34 is: 280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.01 : 325.71 = 203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.01/325.71 = 203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.01x = 325.71 × 203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.01x = 66,229.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,229.87/236.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.62

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