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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.04, 346.80 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.04, 346.80 and 207.84 is: 311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.04 : 346.80 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.04/346.80 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.04x = 346.80 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.04x = 72,078.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,078.91/231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.98

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