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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.98, 441.27 and 209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.98, 441.27 and 209.55 is: 288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.98 : 441.27 = 209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.98/441.27 = 209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.98x = 441.27 × 209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.98x = 92,468.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,468.13/319.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.98

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