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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.62, 320.82 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.62, 320.82 and 208.32 is: 287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.62 : 320.82 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.62/320.82 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.62x = 320.82 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.62x = 66,833.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,833.22/232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.31

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