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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.88, 320.64 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.88, 320.64 and 205.34 is: 282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.88 : 320.64 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.88/320.64 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.88x = 320.64 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.88x = 65,840.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,840.22/232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.72

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