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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.79, 349.62 and 205.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.79, 349.62 and 205.00 is: 307.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.79 : 349.62 = 205.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.79/349.62 = 205.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.79x = 349.62 × 205.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.79x = 71,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,672.46/232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.88

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