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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.84, 441.34 and 201.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.84, 441.34 and 201.77 is: 278.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.84 : 441.34 = 201.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.84/441.34 = 201.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.84x = 441.34 × 201.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.84x = 89,049.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,049.17/319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.42

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