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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.73, 350.36 and 207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.73, 350.36 and 207.70 is: 310.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.73 : 350.36 = 207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.73/350.36 = 207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.73x = 350.36 × 207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.73x = 72,769.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,769.77/234.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.01

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