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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.74, 349.02 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.74, 349.02 and 208.44 is: 312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.74 : 349.02 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.74/349.02 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.74x = 349.02 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.74x = 72,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,749.73/232.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.58

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