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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.04, 440.16 and 202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.04, 440.16 and 202.80 is: 279.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.04 : 440.16 = 202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.04/440.16 = 202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.04x = 440.16 × 202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.04x = 89,264.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,264.45/319.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.79

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