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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.52, 322.39 and 207.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.52, 322.39 and 207.57 is: 286.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.52 : 322.39 = 207.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.52/322.39 = 207.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.52x = 322.39 × 207.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.52x = 66,918.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,918.73/233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.57

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