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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319, 439.94 and 208.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319, 439.94 and 208.37 is: 287.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319 : 439.94 = 208.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319/439.94 = 208.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319x = 439.94 × 208.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319x = 91,670.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,670.30/319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.37

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