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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.23, 440.24 and 208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.23, 440.24 and 208.80 is: 287.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.23 : 440.24 = 208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.23/440.24 = 208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.23x = 440.24 × 208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.23x = 91,921.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,921.07/319.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.95

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