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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.07, 433.10 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.07, 433.10 and 209.16 is: 288.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.07 : 433.10 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.07/433.10 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.07x = 433.10 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.07x = 90,587.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,587.72/314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.43

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