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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.83, 347.22 and 209.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.83, 347.22 and 209.01 is: 313.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.83 : 347.22 = 209.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.83/347.22 = 209.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.83x = 347.22 × 209.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.83x = 72,573.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,573.75/231.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.05

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