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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.71, 441.37 and 209.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.71, 441.37 and 209.29 is: 288.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.71 : 441.37 = 209.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.71/441.37 = 209.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.71x = 441.37 × 209.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.71x = 92,375.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,375.95/319.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.94

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