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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.55, 440.74 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.55, 440.74 and 208.98 is: 288.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.55 : 440.74 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.55/440.74 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.55x = 440.74 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.55x = 92,106.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,106.11/319.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.24

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