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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.32, 350.76 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.32, 350.76 and 205.34 is: 307.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.32 : 350.76 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.32/350.76 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.32x = 350.76 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.32x = 72,025.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,025.06/234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.38

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