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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.07, 440.02 and 208.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.07, 440.02 and 208.51 is: 287.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.07 : 440.02 = 208.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.07/440.02 = 208.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.07x = 440.02 × 208.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.07x = 91,748.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,748.57/319.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.55

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