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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.46, 354.69 and 206.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.46, 354.69 and 206.05 is: 309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.46 : 354.69 = 206.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.46/354.69 = 206.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.46x = 354.69 × 206.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.46x = 73,081.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,081.07/236.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.07

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