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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.67, 353.52 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.67, 353.52 and 204.56 is: 306.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.67 : 353.52 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.67/353.52 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.67x = 353.52 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.67x = 72,315.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,315.03/235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.85

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