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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.25, 348.35 and 206.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.25, 348.35 and 206.78 is: 310.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.25 : 348.35 = 206.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.25/348.35 = 206.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.25x = 348.35 × 206.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.25x = 72,029.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,029.04/232.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.14

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