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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.64, 328.16 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.64, 328.16 and 208.08 is: 287.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.64 : 328.16 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.64/328.16 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.64x = 328.16 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.64x = 68,283.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,283.53/237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.34

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