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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.58, 322.05 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.58, 322.05 and 207.48 is: 286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.58 : 322.05 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.58/322.05 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.58x = 322.05 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.58x = 66,818.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,818.93/233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.06

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