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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.74, 433.17 and 208.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.74, 433.17 and 208.19 is: 312.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.74 : 433.17 = 208.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.74/433.17 = 208.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.74x = 433.17 × 208.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.74x = 90,179.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,179.50/288.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.33

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