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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.12, 323.10 and 204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.12, 323.10 and 204.96 is: 282.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.12 : 323.10 = 204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.12/323.10 = 204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.12x = 323.10 × 204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.12x = 66,222.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,222.58/234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.86

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