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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.28, 440.40 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.28, 440.40 and 270.08 is: 372.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.28 : 440.40 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.28/440.40 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.28x = 440.40 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.28x = 118,943.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,943.23/319.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.54

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