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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.76, 352.92 and 208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.76, 352.92 and 208.88 is: 312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.76 : 352.92 = 208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.76/352.92 = 208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.76x = 352.92 × 208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.76x = 73,717.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,717.93/235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.68

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