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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.74, 441.72 and 209.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.74, 441.72 and 209.47 is: 289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.74 : 441.72 = 209.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.74/441.72 = 209.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.74x = 441.72 × 209.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.74x = 92,527.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,527.09/319.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.38

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