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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.74, 308.27 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.74, 308.27 and 208.68 is: 287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.74 : 308.27 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.74/308.27 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.74x = 308.27 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.74x = 64,329.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,329.78/223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.52

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