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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.12, 439.95 and 208.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.12, 439.95 and 208.55 is: 287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.12 : 439.95 = 208.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.12/439.95 = 208.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.12x = 439.95 × 208.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.12x = 91,752.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,752.67/319.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.52

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