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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.84, 441.26 and 209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.84, 441.26 and 209.38 is: 288.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.84 : 441.26 = 209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.84/441.26 = 209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.84x = 441.26 × 209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.84x = 92,391.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,391.02/319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.87

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