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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.33, 320.50 and 207.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.33, 320.50 and 207.09 is: 285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.33 : 320.50 = 207.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.33/320.50 = 207.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.33x = 320.50 × 207.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.33x = 66,372.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,372.35/232.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.68

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