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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 350.80 and 205.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 350.80 and 205.13 is: 307.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 350.80 = 205.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/350.80 = 205.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 350.80 × 205.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 71,959.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,959.97/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.40

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