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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.41, 440.78 and 209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.41, 440.78 and 209.16 is: 288.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.41 : 440.78 = 209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.41/440.78 = 209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.41x = 440.78 × 209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.41x = 92,192.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,192.50/319.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.63

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