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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.12, 352.43 and 205.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.12, 352.43 and 205.35 is: 306.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.12 : 352.43 = 205.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.12/352.43 = 205.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.12x = 352.43 × 205.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.12x = 72,373.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,373.06/236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.52

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