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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.44, 440.52 and 209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.44, 440.52 and 209.07 is: 288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.44 : 440.52 = 209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.44/440.52 = 209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.44x = 440.52 × 209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.44x = 92,099.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,099.52/319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.32

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