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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.70, 348.04 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.70, 348.04 and 207.20 is: 309.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.70 : 348.04 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.70/348.04 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.70x = 348.04 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.70x = 72,113.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,113.89/232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.90

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