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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.52, 440.96 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.52, 440.96 and 203.04 is: 280.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.52 : 440.96 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.52/440.96 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.52x = 440.96 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.52x = 89,532.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,532.52/319.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.21

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