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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.24, 311.56 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.24, 311.56 and 157 is: 234.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.24 : 311.56 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.24/311.56 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.24x = 311.56 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.24x = 48,914.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,914.92/208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.90

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