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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.82, 353.61 and 204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.82, 353.61 and 204.74 is: 308.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.82 : 353.61 = 204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.82/353.61 = 204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.82x = 353.61 × 204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.82x = 72,398.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,398.11/234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.31

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