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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.46, 320.10 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.46, 320.10 and 207.56 is: 285.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.46 : 320.10 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.46/320.10 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.46x = 320.10 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.46x = 66,439.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,439.96/232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.81

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