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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.08, 439.28 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.08, 439.28 and 283.44 is: 390.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.08 : 439.28 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.08/439.28 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.08x = 439.28 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.08x = 124,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,509.52/319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.21

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