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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.94, 441.42 and 209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.94, 441.42 and 209.38 is: 288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.94 : 441.42 = 209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.94/441.42 = 209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.94x = 441.42 × 209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.94x = 92,424.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,424.52/319.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.88

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