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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.62, 439.62 and 208.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.62, 439.62 and 208.25 is: 287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.62 : 439.62 = 208.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.62/439.62 = 208.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.62x = 439.62 × 208.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.62x = 91,552.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,552.48/318.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.35

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