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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.75, 351.82 and 204.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.75, 351.82 and 204.37 is: 306.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.75 : 351.82 = 204.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.75/351.82 = 204.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.75x = 351.82 × 204.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.75x = 71,901.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,901.45/234.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.29

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