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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.47, 325.41 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.47, 325.41 and 205.30 is: 282.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.47 : 325.41 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.47/325.41 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.47x = 325.41 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.47x = 66,806.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,806.67/236.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.52

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