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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.58, 320.28 and 208.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.58, 320.28 and 208.01 is: 286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.58 : 320.28 = 208.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.58/320.28 = 208.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.58x = 320.28 × 208.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.58x = 66,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,621.44/232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.45

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