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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 347.85 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 347.85 and 204.66 is: 306.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 347.85 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/347.85 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 347.85 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 71,190.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,190.98/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.83

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