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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.47, 335.19 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.47, 335.19 and 208.44 is: 312.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.47 : 335.19 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.47/335.19 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.47x = 335.19 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.47x = 69,867.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,867.00/223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.65

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