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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.41, 440.66 and 202.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.41, 440.66 and 202.95 is: 279.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.41 : 440.66 = 202.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.41/440.66 = 202.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.41x = 440.66 × 202.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.41x = 89,430.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,430.93/319.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.99

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