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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.13, 351.09 and 208.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.13, 351.09 and 208.48 is: 312.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.13 : 351.09 = 208.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.13/351.09 = 208.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.13x = 351.09 × 208.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.13x = 73,195.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,195.24/234.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.63

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