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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.49, 407.64 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.49, 407.64 and 208.22 is: 287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.49 : 407.64 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.49/407.64 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.49x = 407.64 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.49x = 84,878.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,878.80/295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.25

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