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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.24, 316.91 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.24, 316.91 and 208.37 is: 286.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.24 : 316.91 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.24/316.91 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.24x = 316.91 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.24x = 66,033.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,033.47/230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.81

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