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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.76, 322.48 and 207.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.76, 322.48 and 207.76 is: 286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.76 : 322.48 = 207.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.76/322.48 = 207.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.76x = 322.48 × 207.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.76x = 66,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,998.44/233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.61

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