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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.69, 439.76 and 208.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.69, 439.76 and 208.19 is: 287.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.69 : 439.76 = 208.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.69/439.76 = 208.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.69x = 439.76 × 208.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.69x = 91,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,550.39/318.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.27

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