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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.50, 439.56 and 208.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.50, 439.56 and 208.13 is: 287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.50 : 439.56 = 208.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.50/439.56 = 208.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.50x = 439.56 × 208.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.50x = 91,483.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,483.43/318.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.24

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