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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.88, 440.33 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.88, 440.33 and 208.32 is: 287.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.88 : 440.33 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.88/440.33 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.88x = 440.33 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.88x = 91,729.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,729.55/318.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.66

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