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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319, 440.40 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319, 440.40 and 215.68 is: 297.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319 : 440.40 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319/440.40 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319x = 440.40 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319x = 94,985.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,985.47/319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.76

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