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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.39, 324.99 and 204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.39, 324.99 and 204.07 is: 281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.39 : 324.99 = 204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.39/324.99 = 204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.39x = 324.99 × 204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.39x = 66,320.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,320.71/235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.75

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