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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.88, 352.20 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.88, 352.20 and 204.60 is: 306.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.88 : 352.20 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.88/352.20 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.88x = 352.20 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.88x = 72,060.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,060.12/234.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.80

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