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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.42, 432.52 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.42, 432.52 and 208.62 is: 287.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.42 : 432.52 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.42/432.52 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.42x = 432.52 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.42x = 90,232.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,232.32/313.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.90

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