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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.63, 441.36 and 209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.63, 441.36 and 209.08 is: 288.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.63 : 441.36 = 209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.63/441.36 = 209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.63x = 441.36 × 209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.63x = 92,279.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,279.55/319.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.71

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