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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.22, 528.84 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.22, 528.84 and 208.56 is: 287.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.22 : 528.84 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.22/528.84 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.22x = 528.84 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.22x = 110,294.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,294.87/383.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.81

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