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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.47, 346.90 and 206.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.47, 346.90 and 206.95 is: 310.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.47 : 346.90 = 206.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.47/346.90 = 206.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.47x = 346.90 × 206.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.47x = 71,790.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,790.96/231.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.15

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