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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.14, 346.94 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.14, 346.94 and 205.28 is: 308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.14 : 346.94 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.14/346.94 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.14x = 346.94 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.14x = 71,217.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,217.08/231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.12

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