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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.36, 430.24 and 208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.36, 430.24 and 208 is: 287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.36 : 430.24 = 208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.36/430.24 = 208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.36x = 430.24 × 208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.36x = 89,489.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,489.92/311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.42

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