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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.08, 320.40 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.08, 320.40 and 207.24 is: 286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.08 : 320.40 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.08/320.40 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.08x = 320.40 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.08x = 66,399.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,399.70/232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.11

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