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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.08, 321.91 and 208.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.08, 321.91 and 208.51 is: 287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.08 : 321.91 = 208.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.08/321.91 = 208.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.08x = 321.91 × 208.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.08x = 67,120.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,120.13/233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.97

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