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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.65, 443.52 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.65, 443.52 and 208.98 is: 313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.65 : 443.52 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.65/443.52 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.65x = 443.52 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.65x = 92,686.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,686.81/295.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.50

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