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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.28, 348.12 and 207.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.28, 348.12 and 207.77 is: 311.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.28 : 348.12 = 207.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.28/348.12 = 207.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.28x = 348.12 × 207.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.28x = 72,327.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,327.15/232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.39

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