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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.47, 324.03 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.47, 324.03 and 204.30 is: 281.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.47 : 324.03 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.47/324.03 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.47x = 324.03 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.47x = 66,199.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,199.33/235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.14

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