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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.86, 348.86 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.86, 348.86 and 209.76 is: 314.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.86 : 348.86 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.86/348.86 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.86x = 348.86 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.86x = 73,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,176.87/232.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.25

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