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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.56, 440.82 and 201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.56, 440.82 and 201.58 is: 278.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.56 : 440.82 = 201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.56/440.82 = 201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.56x = 440.82 × 201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.56x = 88,860.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,860.50/319.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.07

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