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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.32, 352.96 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.32, 352.96 and 208.98 is: 312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.32 : 352.96 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.32/352.96 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.32x = 352.96 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.32x = 73,761.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,761.06/236.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.13

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