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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.35, 440.46 and 208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.35, 440.46 and 208.89 is: 288.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.35 : 440.46 = 208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.35/440.46 = 208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.35x = 440.46 × 208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.35x = 92,007.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,007.69/319.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.11

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