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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.84, 311 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.84, 311 and 203.68 is: 303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.84 : 311 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.84/311 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.84x = 311 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.84x = 63,344.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,344.48/208.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.32

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