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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.95, 441.32 and 201.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.95, 441.32 and 201.89 is: 278.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.95 : 441.32 = 201.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.95/441.32 = 201.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.95x = 441.32 × 201.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.95x = 89,098.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,098.19/319.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.48

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