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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.24, 317.49 and 207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.24, 317.49 and 207.02 is: 285.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.24 : 317.49 = 207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.24/317.49 = 207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.24x = 317.49 × 207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.24x = 65,726.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,726.78/230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.47

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