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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.03, 432.17 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.03, 432.17 and 208.09 is: 287.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.03 : 432.17 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.03/432.17 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.03x = 432.17 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.03x = 89,930.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,930.26/313.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.29

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