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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.42, 440.94 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.42, 440.94 and 209.08 is: 288.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.42 : 440.94 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.42/440.94 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.42x = 440.94 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.42x = 92,193.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,193.07/319.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.63

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