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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.74, 349.11 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.74, 349.11 and 206.01 is: 309.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.74 : 349.11 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.74/349.11 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.74x = 349.11 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.74x = 71,920.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,920.15/232.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.02

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