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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.16, 348.74 and 208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.16, 348.74 and 208.96 is: 312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.16 : 348.74 = 208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.16/348.74 = 208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.16x = 348.74 × 208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.16x = 72,872.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,872.71/233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.54

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