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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.75, 441.23 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.75, 441.23 and 201.84 is: 278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.75 : 441.23 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.75/441.23 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.75x = 441.23 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.75x = 89,054.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,054.65/319.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.52

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