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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.98, 440.20 and 208.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.98, 440.20 and 208.66 is: 287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.98 : 440.20 = 208.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.98/440.20 = 208.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.98x = 440.20 × 208.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.98x = 91,852.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,852.13/318.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.96

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