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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.04, 347.52 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.04, 347.52 and 204.32 is: 304.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.04 : 347.52 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.04/347.52 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.04x = 347.52 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.04x = 71,005.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,005.29/233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.69

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