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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.52, 441.18 and 314.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.52, 441.18 and 314.13 is: 436.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.52 : 441.18 = 314.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.52/441.18 = 314.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.52x = 441.18 × 314.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.52x = 138,587.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,587.87/317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.47

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