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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.11, 347.49 and 207.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.11, 347.49 and 207.81 is: 311.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.11 : 347.49 = 207.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.11/347.49 = 207.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.11x = 347.49 × 207.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.11x = 72,211.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,211.90/232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.11

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