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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.28, 441.20 and 271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.28, 441.20 and 271.98 is: 375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.28 : 441.20 = 271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.28/441.20 = 271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.28x = 441.20 × 271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.28x = 119,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,996.22/319.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.84

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