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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.40, 440.50 and 208.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.40, 440.50 and 208.84 is: 288.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.40 : 440.50 = 208.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.40/440.50 = 208.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.40x = 440.50 × 208.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.40x = 91,994.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,994.02/319.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.02

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