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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.62, 348.09 and 205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.62, 348.09 and 205.98 is: 308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.62 : 348.09 = 205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.62/348.09 = 205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.62x = 348.09 × 205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.62x = 71,699.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,699.58/232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.23

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