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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.60, 350.40 and 208.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.60, 350.40 and 208.40 is: 312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.60 : 350.40 = 208.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.60/350.40 = 208.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.60x = 350.40 × 208.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.60x = 73,023.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,023.36/233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.60

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