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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.83, 441.25 and 209.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.83, 441.25 and 209.37 is: 288.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.83 : 441.25 = 209.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.83/441.25 = 209.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.83x = 441.25 × 209.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.83x = 92,384.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,384.98/319.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.85

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