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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.33, 347.82 and 207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.33, 347.82 and 207.63 is: 310.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.33 : 347.82 = 207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.33/347.82 = 207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.33x = 347.82 × 207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.33x = 72,217.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,217.87/232.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.84

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