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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.36, 440.83 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.36, 440.83 and 201.42 is: 278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.36 : 440.83 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.36/440.83 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.36x = 440.83 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.36x = 88,789.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,789.27/319.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.02

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