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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.25, 326.09 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.25, 326.09 and 208.71 is: 288.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.25 : 326.09 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.25/326.09 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.25x = 326.09 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.25x = 68,058.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,058.77/236.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.08

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