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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.32, 312.47 and 78.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.32, 312.47 and 78.35 is: 117.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.32 : 312.47 = 78.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.32/312.47 = 78.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.32x = 312.47 × 78.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.32x = 24,482.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,482.02/208.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.52

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