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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.19, 440.46 and 208.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.19, 440.46 and 208.49 is: 287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.19 : 440.46 = 208.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.19/440.46 = 208.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.19x = 440.46 × 208.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.19x = 91,832.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,832.61/319.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.70

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