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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.60, 349.73 and 209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.60, 349.73 and 209.30 is: 313.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.60 : 349.73 = 209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.60/349.73 = 209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.60x = 349.73 × 209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.60x = 73,197.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,197.44/233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.35

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