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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.54, 352.86 and 208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.54, 352.86 and 208 is: 311.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.54 : 352.86 = 208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.54/352.86 = 208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.54x = 352.86 × 208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.54x = 73,394.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,394.88/235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.60

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