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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 312.21 and 153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 312.21 and 153.45 is: 230.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 312.21 = 153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/312.21 = 153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 312.21 × 153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 47,908.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,908.62/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.04

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