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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.05, 311.46 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.05, 311.46 and 159.18 is: 238.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.05 : 311.46 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.05/311.46 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.05x = 311.46 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.05x = 49,578.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,578.20/208.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.30

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