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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.80, 349.01 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.80, 349.01 and 205 is: 306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.80 : 349.01 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.80/349.01 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.80x = 349.01 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.80x = 71,547.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,547.05/233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.02

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