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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.33, 353.43 and 208.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.33, 353.43 and 208.87 is: 313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.33 : 353.43 = 208.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.33/353.43 = 208.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.33x = 353.43 × 208.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.33x = 73,820.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,820.92/235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.69

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