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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.95, 350.71 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.95, 350.71 and 207.24 is: 309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.95 : 350.71 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.95/350.71 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.95x = 350.71 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.95x = 72,680.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,680.89/234.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.34

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