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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.44, 312.88 and 207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.44, 312.88 and 207.44 is: 311.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.44 : 312.88 = 207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.44/312.88 = 207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.44x = 312.88 × 207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.44x = 64,903.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,903.83/208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.38

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