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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.70, 350.16 and 207.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.70, 350.16 and 207.78 is: 311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.70 : 350.16 = 207.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.70/350.16 = 207.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.70x = 350.16 × 207.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.70x = 72,756.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,756.24/233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.32

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