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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.01, 351.24 and 208.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.01, 351.24 and 208.15 is: 312.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.01 : 351.24 = 208.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.01/351.24 = 208.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.01x = 351.24 × 208.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.01x = 73,110.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,110.61/234.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.43

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