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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.80, 351.04 and 207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.80, 351.04 and 207.60 is: 313.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.80 : 351.04 = 207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.80/351.04 = 207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.80x = 351.04 × 207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.80x = 72,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,875.90/232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.04

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