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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.51, 354.61 and 204.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.51, 354.61 and 204.01 is: 305.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.51 : 354.61 = 204.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.51/354.61 = 204.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.51x = 354.61 × 204.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.51x = 72,343.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,343.35/236.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.88

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