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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.91, 348.94 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.91, 348.94 and 207.50 is: 310.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.91 : 348.94 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.91/348.94 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.91x = 348.94 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.91x = 72,403.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,403.56/232.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.87

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