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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.87, 433.17 and 208.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.87, 433.17 and 208.78 is: 288.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.87 : 433.17 = 208.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.87/433.17 = 208.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.87x = 433.17 × 208.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.87x = 90,437.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,437.23/313.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.14

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