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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.64, 349.04 and 209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.64, 349.04 and 209.70 is: 314.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.64 : 349.04 = 209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.64/349.04 = 209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.64x = 349.04 × 209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.64x = 73,192.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,192.64/232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.62

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