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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.04, 350.37 and 205.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.04, 350.37 and 205.21 is: 307.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.04 : 350.37 = 205.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.04/350.37 = 205.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.04x = 350.37 × 205.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.04x = 71,899.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,899.43/234.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.21

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