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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.52, 440.86 and 208.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.52, 440.86 and 208.96 is: 288.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.52 : 440.86 = 208.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.52/440.86 = 208.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.52x = 440.86 × 208.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.52x = 92,122.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,122.11/319.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.31

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