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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.04, 346.62 and 205.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.04, 346.62 and 205.55 is: 308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.04 : 346.62 = 205.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.04/346.62 = 205.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.04x = 346.62 × 205.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.04x = 71,248.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,248.87/231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.38

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