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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.93, 326.30 and 205.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.93, 326.30 and 205.83 is: 283.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.93 : 326.30 = 205.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.93/326.30 = 205.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.93x = 326.30 × 205.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.93x = 67,161.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,161.30/236.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.47

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