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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.19, 351.03 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.19, 351.03 and 208.16 is: 310.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.19 : 351.03 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.19/351.03 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.19x = 351.03 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.19x = 73,070.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,070.40/235.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.69

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