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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.50, 440.94 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.50, 440.94 and 203.04 is: 280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.50 : 440.94 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.50/440.94 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.50x = 440.94 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.50x = 89,528.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,528.46/319.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.21

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