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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 432.90 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 432.90 and 208.98 is: 288.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 432.90 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/432.90 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 432.90 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 90,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,467.44/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.19

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