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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319, 440.22 and 208.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319, 440.22 and 208.66 is: 287.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319 : 440.22 = 208.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319/440.22 = 208.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319x = 440.22 × 208.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319x = 91,856.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,856.31/319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.95

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