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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.66, 354.02 and 205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.66, 354.02 and 205.94 is: 309.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.66 : 354.02 = 205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.66/354.02 = 205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.66x = 354.02 × 205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.66x = 72,907.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,907.89/235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.38

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