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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.64, 353.46 and 208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.64, 353.46 and 208.64 is: 312.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.64 : 353.46 = 208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.64/353.46 = 208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.64x = 353.46 × 208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.64x = 73,745.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,745.89/235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.96

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