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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.71, 408.20 and 208.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.71, 408.20 and 208.23 is: 287.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.71 : 408.20 = 208.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.71/408.20 = 208.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.71x = 408.20 × 208.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.71x = 84,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,999.49/295.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.44

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