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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.76, 441.59 and 209.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.76, 441.59 and 209.19 is: 288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.76 : 441.59 = 209.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.76/441.59 = 209.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.76x = 441.59 × 209.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.76x = 92,376.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,376.21/319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.89

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