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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.44, 323.34 and 207.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.44, 323.34 and 207.87 is: 286.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.44 : 323.34 = 207.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.44/323.34 = 207.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.44x = 323.34 × 207.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.44x = 67,212.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,212.69/234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.70

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