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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.51, 439.65 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.51, 439.65 and 208.08 is: 287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.51 : 439.65 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.51/439.65 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.51x = 439.65 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.51x = 91,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,482.37/318.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.22

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