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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.06, 439.84 and 208.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.06, 439.84 and 208.51 is: 287.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.06 : 439.84 = 208.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.06/439.84 = 208.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.06x = 439.84 × 208.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.06x = 91,711.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,711.04/319.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.44

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