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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.83, 352.92 and 208.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.83, 352.92 and 208.29 is: 311.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.83 : 352.92 = 208.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.83/352.92 = 208.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.83x = 352.92 × 208.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.83x = 73,509.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,509.71/235.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.71

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