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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.39, 440.26 and 208.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.39, 440.26 and 208.67 is: 287.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.39 : 440.26 = 208.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.39/440.26 = 208.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.39x = 440.26 × 208.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.39x = 91,866.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,866.33/319.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.63

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