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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.50, 440.73 and 208.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.50, 440.73 and 208.95 is: 288.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.50 : 440.73 = 208.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.50/440.73 = 208.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.50x = 440.73 × 208.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.50x = 92,090.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,090.53/319.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.23

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