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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.47, 312.84 and 80.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.47, 312.84 and 80.22 is: 120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.47 : 312.84 = 80.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.47/312.84 = 80.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.47x = 312.84 × 80.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.47x = 25,096.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,096.02/208.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.38

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