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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.91, 441.69 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.91, 441.69 and 209.58 is: 289.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.91 : 441.69 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.91/441.69 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.91x = 441.69 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.91x = 92,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,569.39/319.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.37

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