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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.49, 433.76 and 208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.49, 433.76 and 208.26 is: 312.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.49 : 433.76 = 208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.49/433.76 = 208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.49x = 433.76 × 208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.49x = 90,333.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,333.82/289.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.05

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