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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.10, 347.40 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.10, 347.40 and 204.22 is: 306.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.10 : 347.40 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.10/347.40 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.10x = 347.40 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.10x = 70,946.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,946.03/231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.99

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