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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.18, 349.37 and 207.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.18, 349.37 and 207.55 is: 310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.18 : 349.37 = 207.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.18/349.37 = 207.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.18x = 349.37 × 207.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.18x = 72,511.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,511.74/233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.97

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