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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.36, 349.32 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.36, 349.32 and 204.04 is: 306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.36 : 349.32 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.36/349.32 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.36x = 349.32 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.36x = 71,275.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,275.25/232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.74

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