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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.12, 348.21 and 204.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.12, 348.21 and 204.95 is: 307.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.12 : 348.21 = 204.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.12/348.21 = 204.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.12x = 348.21 × 204.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.12x = 71,365.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,365.74/232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.46

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