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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.34, 320.50 and 207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.34, 320.50 and 207.08 is: 285.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.34 : 320.50 = 207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.34/320.50 = 207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.34x = 320.50 × 207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.34x = 66,369.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,369.14/232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.66

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