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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.93, 441.07 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.93, 441.07 and 209.36 is: 288.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.93 : 441.07 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.93/441.07 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.93x = 441.07 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.93x = 92,342.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,342.42/319.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.63

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