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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.77, 440.85 and 209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.77, 440.85 and 209.07 is: 288.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.77 : 440.85 = 209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.77/440.85 = 209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.77x = 440.85 × 209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.77x = 92,168.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,168.51/319.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.23

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