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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.66, 349.86 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.66, 349.86 and 209.36 is: 313.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.66 : 349.86 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.66/349.86 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.66x = 349.86 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.66x = 73,246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,246.69/233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.48

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