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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.38, 352.06 and 205.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.38, 352.06 and 205.82 is: 307.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.38 : 352.06 = 205.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.38/352.06 = 205.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.38x = 352.06 × 205.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.38x = 72,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,460.99/235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.85

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