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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.61, 350.14 and 206.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.61, 350.14 and 206.61 is: 309.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.61 : 350.14 = 206.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.61/350.14 = 206.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.61x = 350.14 × 206.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.61x = 72,342.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,342.43/233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.67

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