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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.61, 354.44 and 204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.61, 354.44 and 204.11 is: 305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.61 : 354.44 = 204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.61/354.44 = 204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.61x = 354.44 × 204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.61x = 72,341.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,341.96/236.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.74

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