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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.92, 434.28 and 209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.92, 434.28 and 209.98 is: 289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.92 : 434.28 = 209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.92/434.28 = 209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.92x = 434.28 × 209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.92x = 91,190.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,190.11/314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.57

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