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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.92, 324.72 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.92, 324.72 and 207.56 is: 286.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.92 : 324.72 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.92/324.72 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.92x = 324.72 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.92x = 67,398.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,398.88/234.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.90

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