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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.34, 322.47 and 208.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.34, 322.47 and 208.74 is: 288.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.34 : 322.47 = 208.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.34/322.47 = 208.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.34x = 322.47 × 208.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.34x = 67,312.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,312.39/233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.47

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