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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.78, 441.12 and 201.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.78, 441.12 and 201.70 is: 278.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.78 : 441.12 = 201.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.78/441.12 = 201.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.78x = 441.12 × 201.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.78x = 88,973.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,973.90/319.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.23

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