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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.44, 312.66 and 71.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.44, 312.66 and 71.48 is: 107.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.44 : 312.66 = 71.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.44/312.66 = 71.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.44x = 312.66 × 71.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.44x = 22,348.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,348.94/208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.22

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