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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.37, 347.23 and 204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.37, 347.23 and 204.62 is: 305.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.37 : 347.23 = 204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.37/347.23 = 204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.37x = 347.23 × 204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.37x = 71,049.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,049.18/232.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.77

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