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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.87, 439.83 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.87, 439.83 and 208.44 is: 287.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.87 : 439.83 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.87/439.83 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.87x = 439.83 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.87x = 91,678.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,678.17/318.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.51

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