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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.54, 351.12 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.54, 351.12 and 205.71 is: 307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.54 : 351.12 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.54/351.12 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.54x = 351.12 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.54x = 72,228.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,228.90/234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.96

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