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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.70, 439.68 and 208.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.70, 439.68 and 208.36 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.70 : 439.68 = 208.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.70/439.68 = 208.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.70x = 439.68 × 208.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.70x = 91,611.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,611.72/318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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