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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.45, 439.52 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.45, 439.52 and 208.09 is: 287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.45 : 439.52 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.45/439.52 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.45x = 439.52 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.45x = 91,459.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,459.72/318.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.20

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