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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.52, 323.22 and 208.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.52, 323.22 and 208.06 is: 286.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.52 : 323.22 = 208.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.52/323.22 = 208.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.52x = 323.22 × 208.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.52x = 67,249.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,249.15/234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.75

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