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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.06, 440.18 and 208.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.06, 440.18 and 208.60 is: 287.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.06 : 440.18 = 208.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.06/440.18 = 208.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.06x = 440.18 × 208.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.06x = 91,820.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,820.53/319.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.79

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