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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.81, 323.33 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.81, 323.33 and 208.20 is: 286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.81 : 323.33 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.81/323.33 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.81x = 323.33 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.81x = 67,316.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,316.27/234.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.68

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