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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.82, 352 and 208.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.82, 352 and 208.49 is: 311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.82 : 352 = 208.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.82/352 = 208.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.82x = 352 × 208.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.82x = 73,388.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,388.48/235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.21

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