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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.86, 431.07 and 209.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.86, 431.07 and 209.18 is: 288.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.86 : 431.07 = 209.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.86/431.07 = 209.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.86x = 431.07 × 209.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.86x = 90,171.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,171.22/312.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.22

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