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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.12, 350.82 and 207.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.12, 350.82 and 207.39 is: 310.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.12 : 350.82 = 207.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.12/350.82 = 207.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.12x = 350.82 × 207.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.12x = 72,756.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,756.56/234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.77

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