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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.05, 433.40 and 209.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.05, 433.40 and 209.33 is: 288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.05 : 433.40 = 209.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.05/433.40 = 209.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.05x = 433.40 × 209.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.05x = 90,723.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,723.62/314.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.88

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