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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.32, 323.14 and 206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.32, 323.14 and 206.72 is: 285.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.32 : 323.14 = 206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.32/323.14 = 206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.32x = 323.14 × 206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.32x = 66,796.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,796.85/234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.07

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