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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 352.53 and 204.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 352.53 and 204.03 is: 307.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 352.53 = 204.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/352.53 = 204.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 352.53 × 204.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 71,926.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,926.70/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.26

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