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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.74, 347.22 and 205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.74, 347.22 and 205.40 is: 306.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.74 : 347.22 = 205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.74/347.22 = 205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.74x = 347.22 × 205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.74x = 71,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,319.86/232.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.44

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