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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.63, 350.11 and 208.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.63, 350.11 and 208.00 is: 311.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.63 : 350.11 = 208.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.63/350.11 = 208.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.63x = 350.11 × 208.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.63x = 72,822.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,822.72/233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.70

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