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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.76, 348.02 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.76, 348.02 and 206.64 is: 310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.76 : 348.02 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.76/348.02 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.76x = 348.02 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.76x = 71,914.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,914.85/231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.30

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