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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.82, 349.80 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.82, 349.80 and 207.84 is: 310.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.82 : 349.80 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.82/349.80 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.82x = 349.80 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.82x = 72,702.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,702.43/233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.93

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