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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.60, 346.97 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.60, 346.97 and 205.60 is: 306.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.60 : 346.97 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.60/346.97 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.60x = 346.97 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.60x = 71,337.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,337.03/232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.69

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