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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.33, 434.93 and 208.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.33, 434.93 and 208.86 is: 288.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.33 : 434.93 = 208.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.33/434.93 = 208.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.33x = 434.93 × 208.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.33x = 90,839.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,839.48/315.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.08

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