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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.20, 604.40 and 208.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.20, 604.40 and 208.30 is: 312.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.20 : 604.40 = 208.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.20/604.40 = 208.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.20x = 604.40 × 208.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.20x = 125,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,893.50/403.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.24

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