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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.65, 324.03 and 205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.65, 324.03 and 205.07 is: 283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.65 : 324.03 = 205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.65/324.03 = 205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.65x = 324.03 × 205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.65x = 66,448.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,448.83/234.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.18

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