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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.20, 440.44 and 208.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.20, 440.44 and 208.83 is: 288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.20 : 440.44 = 208.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.20/440.44 = 208.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.20x = 440.44 × 208.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.20x = 91,977.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,977.09/319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.15

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