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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.14, 442.78 and 208.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.14, 442.78 and 208.65 is: 313.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.14 : 442.78 = 208.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.14/442.78 = 208.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.14x = 442.78 × 208.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.14x = 92,383.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,383.83/295.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.02

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