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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.18, 321.88 and 208.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.18, 321.88 and 208.58 is: 287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.18 : 321.88 = 208.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.18/321.88 = 208.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.18x = 321.88 × 208.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.18x = 67,137.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,137.45/233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.92

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