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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.20, 440.29 and 265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.20, 440.29 and 265.89 is: 366.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.20 : 440.29 = 265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.20/440.29 = 265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.20x = 440.29 × 265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.20x = 117,068.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,068.71/319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.76

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