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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.55, 432.82 and 305.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.55, 432.82 and 305.27 is: 421.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.55 : 432.82 = 305.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.55/432.82 = 305.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.55x = 432.82 × 305.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.55x = 132,128.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,128.81/313.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.39

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