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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.46, 353.18 and 205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.46, 353.18 and 205.04 is: 307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.46 : 353.18 = 205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.46/353.18 = 205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.46x = 353.18 × 205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.46x = 72,417.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,417.42/235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.56

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