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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.91, 349.05 and 208.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.91, 349.05 and 208.39 is: 312.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.91 : 349.05 = 208.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.91/349.05 = 208.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.91x = 349.05 × 208.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.91x = 72,738.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,738.53/232.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.30

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