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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.61, 441.18 and 201.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.61, 441.18 and 201.57 is: 278.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.61 : 441.18 = 201.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.61/441.18 = 201.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.61x = 441.18 × 201.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.61x = 88,928.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,928.65/319.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.25

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