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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.17, 351 and 207.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.17, 351 and 207.83 is: 310.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.17 : 351 = 207.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.17/351 = 207.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.17x = 351 × 207.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.17x = 72,949.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,949.21/235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.20

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