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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.32, 311.76 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.32, 311.76 and 203.52 is: 304.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.32 : 311.76 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.32/311.76 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.32x = 311.76 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.32x = 63,449.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,449.40/208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.58

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