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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.23, 433.77 and 209.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.23, 433.77 and 209.35 is: 288.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.23 : 433.77 = 209.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.23/433.77 = 209.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.23x = 433.77 × 209.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.23x = 90,809.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,809.75/314.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.99

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