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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.05, 321.76 and 208.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.05, 321.76 and 208.11 is: 287.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.05 : 321.76 = 208.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.05/321.76 = 208.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.05x = 321.76 × 208.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.05x = 66,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,962.80/233.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.33

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