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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.99, 439.95 and 208.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.99, 439.95 and 208.38 is: 287.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.99 : 439.95 = 208.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.99/439.95 = 208.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.99x = 439.95 × 208.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.99x = 91,676.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,676.78/318.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.40

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