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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.74, 440.34 and 208.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.74, 440.34 and 208.47 is: 288.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.74 : 440.34 = 208.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.74/440.34 = 208.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.74x = 440.34 × 208.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.74x = 91,798.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,798.55/318.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.01

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