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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 347.92 and 206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 347.92 and 206.24 is: 309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 347.92 = 206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/347.92 = 206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 347.92 × 206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 71,755.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,755.02/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.08

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