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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.60, 351.45 and 208.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.60, 351.45 and 208.60 is: 311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.60 : 351.45 = 208.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.60/351.45 = 208.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.60x = 351.45 × 208.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.60x = 73,312.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,312.47/235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.17

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