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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.86, 429.69 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.86, 429.69 and 208.18 is: 286.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.86 : 429.69 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.86/429.69 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.86x = 429.69 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.86x = 89,452.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,452.86/311.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.84

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