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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.66, 346.50 and 207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.66, 346.50 and 207.45 is: 310.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.66 : 346.50 = 207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.66/346.50 = 207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.66x = 346.50 × 207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.66x = 71,881.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,881.43/231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.29

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