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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.37, 351.63 and 208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.37, 351.63 and 208.88 is: 313.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.37 : 351.63 = 208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.37/351.63 = 208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.37x = 351.63 × 208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.37x = 73,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,446.72/234.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.38

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