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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.23, 306.34 and 67.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.23, 306.34 and 67.24 is: 100.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.23 : 306.34 = 67.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.23/306.34 = 67.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.23x = 306.34 × 67.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.23x = 20,597.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,597.37/204.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.86

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