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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.88, 313.34 and 205.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.88, 313.34 and 205.47 is: 308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.88 : 313.34 = 205.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.88/313.34 = 205.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.88x = 313.34 × 205.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.88x = 64,380.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,380.94/208.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.22

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