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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.40, 439.68 and 208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.40, 439.68 and 208 is: 287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.40 : 439.68 = 208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.40/439.68 = 208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.40x = 439.68 × 208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.40x = 91,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,453.44/318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.23

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