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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.71, 433.82 and 209.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.71, 433.82 and 209.61 is: 288.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.71 : 433.82 = 209.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.71/433.82 = 209.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.71x = 433.82 × 209.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.71x = 90,933.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,933.53/314.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.95

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