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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.36, 309.24 and 154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.36, 309.24 and 154.36 is: 232.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.36 : 309.24 = 154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.36/309.24 = 154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.36x = 309.24 × 154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.36x = 47,734.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,734.29/205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.44

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