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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 353.52 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 353.52 and 205.20 is: 308.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 353.52 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/353.52 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 353.52 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 72,542.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,542.30/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.11

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