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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.55, 440.84 and 201.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.55, 440.84 and 201.57 is: 278.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.55 : 440.84 = 201.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.55/440.84 = 201.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.55x = 440.84 × 201.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.55x = 88,859.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,859.11/319.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.08

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