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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.53, 440.96 and 278.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.53, 440.96 and 278.22 is: 383.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.53 : 440.96 = 278.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.53/440.96 = 278.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.53x = 440.96 × 278.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.53x = 122,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,682.50/319.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.95

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