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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.72, 347 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.72, 347 and 207.28 is: 309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.72 : 347 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.72/347 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.72x = 347 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.72x = 71,926.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,926.16/232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.07

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