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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.46, 439.54 and 208.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.46, 439.54 and 208.03 is: 287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.46 : 439.54 = 208.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.46/439.54 = 208.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.46x = 439.54 × 208.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.46x = 91,436.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,436.47/318.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.12

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