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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.88, 440.98 and 214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.88, 440.98 and 214.79 is: 296.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.88 : 440.98 = 214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.88/440.98 = 214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.88x = 440.98 × 214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.88x = 94,715.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,715.35/319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.09

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