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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.08, 319.59 and 207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.08, 319.59 and 207.51 is: 285.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.08 : 319.59 = 207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.08/319.59 = 207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.08x = 319.59 × 207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.08x = 66,318.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,318.12/232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.76

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