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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.37, 343.74 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.37, 343.74 and 207.36 is: 309.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.37 : 343.74 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.37/343.74 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.37x = 343.74 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.37x = 71,277.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,277.93/230.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.41

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