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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.65, 432.98 and 208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.65, 432.98 and 208.91 is: 288.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.65 : 432.98 = 208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.65/432.98 = 208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.65x = 432.98 × 208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.65x = 90,455.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,455.46/313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.40

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