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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.04, 346.02 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.04, 346.02 and 204.50 is: 304.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.04 : 346.02 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.04/346.02 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.04x = 346.02 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.04x = 70,761.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,761.09/232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.95

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