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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.82, 441.50 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.82, 441.50 and 201.96 is: 278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.82 : 441.50 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.82/441.50 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.82x = 441.50 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.82x = 89,167.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,167.88/319.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.81

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