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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.36, 312.32 and 80.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.36, 312.32 and 80.08 is: 120.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.36 : 312.32 = 80.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.36/312.32 = 80.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.36x = 312.32 × 80.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.36x = 25,010.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,010.59/208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.04

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