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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.38, 440.55 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.38, 440.55 and 203.01 is: 280.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.38 : 440.55 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.38/440.55 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.38x = 440.55 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.38x = 89,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,436.06/319.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.03

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