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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.82, 324.13 and 208.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.82, 324.13 and 208.03 is: 285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.82 : 324.13 = 208.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.82/324.13 = 208.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.82x = 324.13 × 208.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.82x = 67,428.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,428.76/235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.93

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