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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.78, 439.65 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.78, 439.65 and 208.17 is: 287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.78 : 439.65 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.78/439.65 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.78x = 439.65 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.78x = 91,521.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,521.94/318.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.10

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