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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.47, 351.16 and 208.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.47, 351.16 and 208.42 is: 312.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.47 : 351.16 = 208.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.47/351.16 = 208.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.47x = 351.16 × 208.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.47x = 73,188.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,188.77/234.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.15

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