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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.19, 440.67 and 208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.19, 440.67 and 208.62 is: 288.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.19 : 440.67 = 208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.19/440.67 = 208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.19x = 440.67 × 208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.19x = 91,932.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,932.58/319.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.02

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