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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.23, 347.94 and 207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.23, 347.94 and 207.12 is: 310.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.23 : 347.94 = 207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.23/347.94 = 207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.23x = 347.94 × 207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.23x = 72,065.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,065.33/232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.32

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