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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.31, 351.06 and 199.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.31, 351.06 and 199.75 is: 299.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.31 : 351.06 = 199.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.31/351.06 = 199.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.31x = 351.06 × 199.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.31x = 70,124.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,124.24/234.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.28

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