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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.04, 347.51 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.04, 347.51 and 205.50 is: 306.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.04 : 347.51 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.04/347.51 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.04x = 347.51 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.04x = 71,413.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,413.31/233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.44

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