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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.06, 350.79 and 205.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.06, 350.79 and 205.11 is: 307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.06 : 350.79 = 205.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.06/350.79 = 205.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.06x = 350.79 × 205.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.06x = 71,950.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,950.54/234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.40

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