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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.58, 351.33 and 204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.58, 351.33 and 204.07 is: 305.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.58 : 351.33 = 204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.58/351.33 = 204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.58x = 351.33 × 204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.58x = 71,695.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,695.91/234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.64

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