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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.47, 432.54 and 208.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.47, 432.54 and 208.71 is: 287.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.47 : 432.54 = 208.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.47/432.54 = 208.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.47x = 432.54 × 208.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.47x = 90,277.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,277.25/313.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.99

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