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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.48, 351.28 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.48, 351.28 and 209.08 is: 313.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.48 : 351.28 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.48/351.28 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.48x = 351.28 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.48x = 73,445.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,445.62/234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.23

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