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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 322.92 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 322.92 and 205.56 is: 282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 322.92 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/322.92 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 322.92 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 66,379.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,379.44/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.80

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