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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.08, 354.72 and 205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.08, 354.72 and 205.68 is: 309.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.08 : 354.72 = 205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.08/354.72 = 205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.08x = 354.72 × 205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.08x = 72,958.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,958.81/236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.04

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