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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 323.91 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 323.91 and 204.12 is: 280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 323.91 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/323.91 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 323.91 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 66,116.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,116.51/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.82

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