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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.77, 320.54 and 205.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.77, 320.54 and 205.91 is: 284.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.77 : 320.54 = 205.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.77/320.54 = 205.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.77x = 320.54 × 205.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.77x = 66,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,002.16/231.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.78

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