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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.87, 528.35 and 208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.87, 528.35 and 208.22 is: 287.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.87 : 528.35 = 208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.87/528.35 = 208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.87x = 528.35 × 208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.87x = 110,010.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,010.40/382.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.33

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