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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.46, 407.82 and 208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.46, 407.82 and 208.16 is: 287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.46 : 407.82 = 208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.46/407.82 = 208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.46x = 407.82 × 208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.46x = 84,891.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,891.81/295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.32

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