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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.97, 441.78 and 209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.97, 441.78 and 209.60 is: 289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.97 : 441.78 = 209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.97/441.78 = 209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.97x = 441.78 × 209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.97x = 92,598.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,598.98/319.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.40

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