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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.47, 354.51 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.47, 354.51 and 204.35 is: 306.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.47 : 354.51 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.47/354.51 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.47x = 354.51 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.47x = 72,441.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,441.32/236.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.35

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