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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.88, 433.35 and 209.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.88, 433.35 and 209.05 is: 288.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.88 : 433.35 = 209.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.88/433.35 = 209.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.88x = 433.35 × 209.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.88x = 90,590.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,590.73/313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.62

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