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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.54, 349.62 and 204.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.54, 349.62 and 204.71 is: 306.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.54 : 349.62 = 204.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.54/349.62 = 204.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.54x = 349.62 × 204.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.54x = 71,570.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,570.71/233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.46

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