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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.39, 320.02 and 205.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.39, 320.02 and 205.54 is: 284.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.39 : 320.02 = 205.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.39/320.02 = 205.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.39x = 320.02 × 205.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.39x = 65,775.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,775.60/231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.26

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