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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 350.22 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 350.22 and 204.93 is: 306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 350.22 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/350.22 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 350.22 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 71,771.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,771.35/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.60

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