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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.96, 326.74 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.96, 326.74 and 205.60 is: 283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.96 : 326.74 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.96/326.74 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.96x = 326.74 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.96x = 67,177.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,177.74/236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.50

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