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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 441.23 and 208.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 441.23 and 208.95 is: 288.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 441.23 = 208.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/441.23 = 208.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 441.23 × 208.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 92,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,193.96/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.39

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