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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.53, 439.42 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.53, 439.42 and 208.04 is: 287.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.53 : 439.42 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.53/439.42 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.53x = 439.42 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.53x = 91,416.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,416.94/318.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.00

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