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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.91, 320.53 and 206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.91, 320.53 and 206.85 is: 285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.91 : 320.53 = 206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.91/320.53 = 206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.91x = 320.53 × 206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.91x = 66,303.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,303.28/231.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.90

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