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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.25, 346.21 and 209.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.25, 346.21 and 209.62 is: 313.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.25 : 346.21 = 209.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.25/346.21 = 209.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.25x = 346.21 × 209.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.25x = 72,572.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,572.54/231.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.83

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