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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.94, 430.65 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.94, 430.65 and 208.50 is: 287.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.94 : 430.65 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.94/430.65 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.94x = 430.65 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.94x = 89,790.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,790.53/311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.85

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