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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.91, 440.10 and 282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.91, 440.10 and 282.38 is: 388.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.91 : 440.10 = 282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.91/440.10 = 282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.91x = 440.10 × 282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.91x = 124,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,273.24/319.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.47

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