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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.47, 352.65 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.47, 352.65 and 205.79 is: 306.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.47 : 352.65 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.47/352.65 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.47x = 352.65 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.47x = 72,572.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,572.84/236.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.90

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