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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 322.20 and 204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 322.20 and 204.72 is: 281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 322.20 = 204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/322.20 = 204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 322.20 × 204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 65,960.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,960.78/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.59

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