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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.73, 351.58 and 207.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.73, 351.58 and 207.03 is: 308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.73 : 351.58 = 207.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.73/351.58 = 207.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.73x = 351.58 × 207.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.73x = 72,787.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,787.61/235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.78

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