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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.14, 321.54 and 206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.14, 321.54 and 206.93 is: 285.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.14 : 321.54 = 206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.14/321.54 = 206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.14x = 321.54 × 206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.14x = 66,534.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,534.66/233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.39

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