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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.72, 348.80 and 208.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.72, 348.80 and 208.42 is: 312.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.72 : 348.80 = 208.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.72/348.80 = 208.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.72x = 348.80 × 208.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.72x = 72,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,696.90/232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.38

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