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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 350.40 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 350.40 and 204.84 is: 306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 350.40 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/350.40 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 350.40 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 71,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,775.94/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.73

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