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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.24, 352.73 and 208.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.24, 352.73 and 208.77 is: 314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.24 : 352.73 = 208.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.24/352.73 = 208.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.24x = 352.73 × 208.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.24x = 73,638.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,638.40/234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.37

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