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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.48, 349.32 and 207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.48, 349.32 and 207.04 is: 311.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.48 : 349.32 = 207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.48/349.32 = 207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.48x = 349.32 × 207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.48x = 72,323.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,323.21/232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.09

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