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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.73, 324.78 and 205.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.73, 324.78 and 205.99 is: 283.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.73 : 324.78 = 205.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.73/324.78 = 205.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.73x = 324.78 × 205.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.73x = 66,903.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,903.41/235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.82

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