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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.24, 312.44 and 71.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.24, 312.44 and 71.30 is: 106.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.24 : 312.44 = 71.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.24/312.44 = 71.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.24x = 312.44 × 71.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.24x = 22,277.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,277.40/208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.98

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