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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.04, 346.33 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.04, 346.33 and 205.22 is: 307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.04 : 346.33 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.04/346.33 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.04x = 346.33 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.04x = 71,071.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,071.86/231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.62

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