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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.14, 433.71 and 209.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.14, 433.71 and 209.29 is: 288.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.14 : 433.71 = 209.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.14/433.71 = 209.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.14x = 433.71 × 209.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.14x = 90,771.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,771.17/314.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.95

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