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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.24, 312.38 and 196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.24, 312.38 and 196.36 is: 294.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.24 : 312.38 = 196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.24/312.38 = 196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.24x = 312.38 × 196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.24x = 61,338.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,338.94/208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.56

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