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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.87, 441.21 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.87, 441.21 and 209.44 is: 288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.87 : 441.21 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.87/441.21 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.87x = 441.21 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.87x = 92,407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,407.02/319.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.89

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