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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.58, 440.88 and 203.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.58, 440.88 and 203.07 is: 280.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.58 : 440.88 = 203.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.58/440.88 = 203.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.58x = 440.88 × 203.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.58x = 89,529.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,529.50/319.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.15

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