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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.16, 433.46 and 209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.16, 433.46 and 209.40 is: 288.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.16 : 433.46 = 209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.16/433.46 = 209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.16x = 433.46 × 209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.16x = 90,766.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,766.52/314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.92

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