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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.07, 354.44 and 205.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.07, 354.44 and 205.31 is: 308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.07 : 354.44 = 205.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.07/354.44 = 205.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.07x = 354.44 × 205.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.07x = 72,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,771.48/236.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.26

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