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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.06, 317.65 and 207.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.06, 317.65 and 207.89 is: 287.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.06 : 317.65 = 207.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.06/317.65 = 207.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.06x = 317.65 × 207.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.06x = 66,036.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,036.26/230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.04

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