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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.04, 346.43 and 206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.04, 346.43 and 206.66 is: 309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.04 : 346.43 = 206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.04/346.43 = 206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.04x = 346.43 × 206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.04x = 71,593.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,593.93/231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.88

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