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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.42, 349.41 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.42, 349.41 and 208.94 is: 312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.42 : 349.41 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.42/349.41 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.42x = 349.41 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.42x = 73,005.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,005.73/233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.77

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