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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.99, 347.40 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.99, 347.40 and 207.20 is: 310.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.99 : 347.40 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.99/347.40 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.99x = 347.40 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.99x = 71,981.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,981.28/231.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.28

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