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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.44, 326.10 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.44, 326.10 and 204.04 is: 281.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.44 : 326.10 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.44/326.10 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.44x = 326.10 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.44x = 66,537.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,537.44/236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.41

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