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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.96, 350.56 and 207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.96, 350.56 and 207.98 is: 311.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.96 : 350.56 = 207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.96/350.56 = 207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.96x = 350.56 × 207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.96x = 72,909.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,909.47/233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.63

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