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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.21, 440.54 and 208.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.21, 440.54 and 208.74 is: 288.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.21 : 440.54 = 208.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.21/440.54 = 208.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.21x = 440.54 × 208.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.21x = 91,959.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,959.71/319.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.09

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