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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.36, 440.32 and 290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.36, 440.32 and 290.24 is: 400.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.36 : 440.32 = 290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.36/440.32 = 290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.36x = 440.32 × 290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.36x = 127,798.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,798.48/319.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.17

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