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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.02, 349.97 and 208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.02, 349.97 and 208.26 is: 314.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.02 : 349.97 = 208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.02/349.97 = 208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.02x = 349.97 × 208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.02x = 72,883.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,883.71/232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.13

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