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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.74, 354.15 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.74, 354.15 and 204.42 is: 307.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.74 : 354.15 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.74/354.15 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.74x = 354.15 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.74x = 72,395.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,395.34/235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.10

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