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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.21, 440.40 and 201.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.21, 440.40 and 201.15 is: 277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.21 : 440.40 = 201.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.21/440.40 = 201.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.21x = 440.40 × 201.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.21x = 88,587.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,587.21/319.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.52

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