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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.24, 306.35 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.24, 306.35 and 67.23 is: 100.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.24 : 306.35 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.24/306.35 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.24x = 306.35 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.24x = 20,595.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,595.91/204.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.84

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