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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.72, 437.76 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.72, 437.76 and 208.28 is: 312.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.72 : 437.76 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.72/437.76 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.72x = 437.76 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.72x = 91,176.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,176.65/291.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.55

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