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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.24, 440.36 and 201.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.24, 440.36 and 201.17 is: 277.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.24 : 440.36 = 201.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.24/440.36 = 201.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.24x = 440.36 × 201.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.24x = 88,585.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,585.52/319.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.49

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