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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.75, 440 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.75, 440 and 208.32 is: 287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.75 : 440 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.75/440 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.75x = 440 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.75x = 91,660.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,660.80/318.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.56

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