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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.10, 439.20 and 314.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.10, 439.20 and 314.10 is: 439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.10 : 439.20 = 314.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.10/439.20 = 314.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.10x = 439.20 × 314.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.10x = 137,952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,952.72/314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.20

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