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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.14, 573.48 and 208.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.14, 573.48 and 208.86 is: 313.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.14 : 573.48 = 208.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.14/573.48 = 208.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.14x = 573.48 × 208.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.14x = 119,777.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,777.03/382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.44

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