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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.17, 312.22 and 69.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.17, 312.22 and 69.33 is: 103.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.17 : 312.22 = 69.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.17/312.22 = 69.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.17x = 312.22 × 69.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.17x = 21,646.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,646.21/208.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.98

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