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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.72, 439.74 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.72, 439.74 and 208.20 is: 287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.72 : 439.74 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.72/439.74 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.72x = 439.74 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.72x = 91,553.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,553.87/318.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.25

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