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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 326.08 and 208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 326.08 and 208.96 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 326.08 = 208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/326.08 = 208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 326.08 × 208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 68,137.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,137.68/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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