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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.80, 351.76 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.80, 351.76 and 204 is: 305.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.80 : 351.76 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.80/351.76 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.80x = 351.76 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.80x = 71,759.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,759.04/234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.62

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