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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.82, 440.05 and 208.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.82, 440.05 and 208.11 is: 287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.82 : 440.05 = 208.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.82/440.05 = 208.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.82x = 440.05 × 208.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.82x = 91,578.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,578.81/318.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.24

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