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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.16, 322.89 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.16, 322.89 and 204.39 is: 281.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.16 : 322.89 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.16/322.89 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.16x = 322.89 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.16x = 65,994.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,994.72/234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.84

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