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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.32, 352.44 and 205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.32, 352.44 and 205.52 is: 309.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.32 : 352.44 = 205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.32/352.44 = 205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.32x = 352.44 × 205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.32x = 72,433.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,433.47/234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.12

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