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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.73, 348.87 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.73, 348.87 and 206.70 is: 308.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.73 : 348.87 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.73/348.87 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.73x = 348.87 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.73x = 72,111.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,111.43/233.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.52

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