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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.86, 432.96 and 208.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.86, 432.96 and 208.05 is: 311.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.86 : 432.96 = 208.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.86/432.96 = 208.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.86x = 432.96 × 208.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.86x = 90,077.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,077.33/288.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.84

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