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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.52, 324.63 and 206.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.52, 324.63 and 206.36 is: 284.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.52 : 324.63 = 206.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.52/324.63 = 206.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.52x = 324.63 × 206.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.52x = 66,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,989.02/235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.44

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