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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.99, 432.08 and 208.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.99, 432.08 and 208.25 is: 287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.99 : 432.08 = 208.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.99/432.08 = 208.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.99x = 432.08 × 208.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.99x = 89,980.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,980.49/312.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.49

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