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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.48, 346.81 and 206.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.48, 346.81 and 206.37 is: 309.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.48 : 346.81 = 206.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.48/346.81 = 206.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.48x = 346.81 × 206.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.48x = 71,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,571.18/231.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.19

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