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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.74, 350.18 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.74, 350.18 and 208.62 is: 312.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.74 : 350.18 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.74/350.18 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.74x = 350.18 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.74x = 73,054.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,054.55/233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.55

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