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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.88, 439.95 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.88, 439.95 and 208.50 is: 287.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.88 : 439.95 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.88/439.95 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.88x = 439.95 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.88x = 91,729.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,729.58/318.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.66

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