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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.03, 620.68 and 208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.03, 620.68 and 208.31 is: 312.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.03 : 620.68 = 208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.03/620.68 = 208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.03x = 620.68 × 208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.03x = 129,293.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,293.85/414.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.28

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