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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.65, 432.99 and 208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.65, 432.99 and 208.80 is: 288.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.65 : 432.99 = 208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.65/432.99 = 208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.65x = 432.99 × 208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.65x = 90,408.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,408.31/313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.25

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