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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 347.99 and 205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 347.99 and 205.07 is: 307.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 347.99 = 205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/347.99 = 205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 347.99 × 205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 71,362.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,362.31/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.07

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