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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.16, 322.98 and 206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.16, 322.98 and 206.50 is: 284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.16 : 322.98 = 206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.16/322.98 = 206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.16x = 322.98 × 206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.16x = 66,695.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,695.37/234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.83

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