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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.11, 440.42 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.11, 440.42 and 203.01 is: 280.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.11 : 440.42 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.11/440.42 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.11x = 440.42 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.11x = 89,408.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,408.65/319.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.18

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