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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.20, 440.04 and 214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.20, 440.04 and 214.10 is: 295.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.20 : 440.04 = 214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.20/440.04 = 214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.20x = 440.04 × 214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.20x = 94,212.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,212.56/319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.15

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