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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.56, 434.13 and 208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.56, 434.13 and 208.18 is: 287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.56 : 434.13 = 208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.56/434.13 = 208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.56x = 434.13 × 208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.56x = 90,377.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,377.18/314.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.31

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