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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.91, 324.05 and 207.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.91, 324.05 and 207.35 is: 286.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.91 : 324.05 = 207.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.91/324.05 = 207.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.91x = 324.05 × 207.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.91x = 67,191.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,191.77/234.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.03

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