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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.10, 349.65 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.10, 349.65 and 205.20 is: 307.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.10 : 349.65 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.10/349.65 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.10x = 349.65 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.10x = 71,748.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,748.18/233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.80

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