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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.17, 322.14 and 207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.17, 322.14 and 207.04 is: 286.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.17 : 322.14 = 207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.17/322.14 = 207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.17x = 322.14 × 207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.17x = 66,695.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,695.87/233.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.04

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