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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.73, 324.46 and 207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.73, 324.46 and 207.92 is: 286.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.73 : 324.46 = 207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.73/324.46 = 207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.73x = 324.46 × 207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.73x = 67,461.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,461.72/235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.18

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