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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.34, 439.22 and 277.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.34, 439.22 and 277.97 is: 382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.34 : 439.22 = 277.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.34/439.22 = 277.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.34x = 439.22 × 277.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.34x = 122,088.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,088.48/319.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.31

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