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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.22, 311.40 and 156.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.22, 311.40 and 156.29 is: 233.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.22 : 311.40 = 156.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.22/311.40 = 156.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.22x = 311.40 × 156.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.22x = 48,667.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,667.15/208.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.74

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