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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.43, 439.38 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.43, 439.38 and 208.09 is: 287.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.43 : 439.38 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.43/439.38 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.43x = 439.38 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.43x = 91,430.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,430.58/318.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.13

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