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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.56, 441.14 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.56, 441.14 and 209.20 is: 288.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.56 : 441.14 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.56/441.14 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.56x = 441.14 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.56x = 92,286.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,286.49/319.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.79

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