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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.55, 348.60 and 208.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.55, 348.60 and 208.25 is: 312.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.55 : 348.60 = 208.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.55/348.60 = 208.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.55x = 348.60 × 208.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.55x = 72,595.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,595.95/232.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.17

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