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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.94, 432.03 and 209.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.94, 432.03 and 209.50 is: 289.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.94 : 432.03 = 209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.94/432.03 = 209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.94x = 432.03 × 209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.94x = 90,510.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,510.29/312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.23

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