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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.14, 348.44 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.14, 348.44 and 206.28 is: 309.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.14 : 348.44 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.14/348.44 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.14x = 348.44 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.14x = 71,876.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,876.20/232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.62

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