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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.15, 433.62 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.15, 433.62 and 209.32 is: 288.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.15 : 433.62 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.15/433.62 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.15x = 433.62 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.15x = 90,764.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,764.25/314.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.92

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