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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.65, 318.35 and 207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.65, 318.35 and 207.29 is: 286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.65 : 318.35 = 207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.65/318.35 = 207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.65x = 318.35 × 207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.65x = 65,989.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,989.74/230.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.11

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