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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.84, 350.88 and 207.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.84, 350.88 and 207.17 is: 309.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.84 : 350.88 = 207.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.84/350.88 = 207.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.84x = 350.88 × 207.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.84x = 72,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,690.06/234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.53

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