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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.68, 324.24 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.68, 324.24 and 206.96 is: 285.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.68 : 324.24 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.68/324.24 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.68x = 324.24 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.68x = 67,104.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,104.71/234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.94

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