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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.97, 443.17 and 208.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.97, 443.17 and 208.83 is: 312.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.97 : 443.17 = 208.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.97/443.17 = 208.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.97x = 443.17 × 208.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.97x = 92,546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,546.62/295.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.69

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