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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.31, 434.16 and 208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.31, 434.16 and 208.31 is: 312.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.31 : 434.16 = 208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.31/434.16 = 208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.31x = 434.16 × 208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.31x = 90,437.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,437.70/289.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.60

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