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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.24, 440.10 and 270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.24, 440.10 and 270.28 is: 372.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.24 : 440.10 = 270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.24/440.10 = 270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.24x = 440.10 × 270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.24x = 118,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,950.23/319.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.60

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