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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.66, 347.30 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.66, 347.30 and 205.32 is: 306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.66 : 347.30 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.66/347.30 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.66x = 347.30 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.66x = 71,307.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,307.64/232.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.49

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