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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.52, 348.39 and 206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.52, 348.39 and 206.55 is: 309.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.52 : 348.39 = 206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.52/348.39 = 206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.52x = 348.39 × 206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.52x = 71,959.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,959.95/232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.49

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