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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.48, 312.08 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.48, 312.08 and 160.32 is: 239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.48 : 312.08 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.48/312.08 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.48x = 312.08 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.48x = 50,032.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,032.67/208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.99

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