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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.13, 347.87 and 209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.13, 347.87 and 209.66 is: 314.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.13 : 347.87 = 209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.13/347.87 = 209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.13x = 347.87 × 209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.13x = 72,931.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,931.64/232.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.19

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