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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.26, 440.59 and 202.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.26, 440.59 and 202.82 is: 279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.26 : 440.59 = 202.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.26/440.59 = 202.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.26x = 440.59 × 202.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.26x = 89,360.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,360.46/319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.90

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