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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.74, 350.46 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.74, 350.46 and 207.27 is: 312.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.74 : 350.46 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.74/350.46 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.74x = 350.46 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.74x = 72,639.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,639.84/232.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.11

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