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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.95, 441.39 and 209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.95, 441.39 and 209.40 is: 288.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.95 : 441.39 = 209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.95/441.39 = 209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.95x = 441.39 × 209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.95x = 92,427.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,427.07/319.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.88

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