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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.33, 432.17 and 206.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.33, 432.17 and 206.86 is: 285.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.33 : 432.17 = 206.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.33/432.17 = 206.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.33x = 432.17 × 206.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.33x = 89,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,398.69/313.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.32

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