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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.87, 440.18 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.87, 440.18 and 208.44 is: 287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.87 : 440.18 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.87/440.18 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.87x = 440.18 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.87x = 91,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,750.08/318.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.74

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