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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.94, 799.46 and 208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.94, 799.46 and 208.31 is: 312.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.94 : 799.46 = 208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.94/799.46 = 208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.94x = 799.46 × 208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.94x = 166,536.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,536.47/532.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.48

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