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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.71, 441.53 and 311.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.71, 441.53 and 311.15 is: 431.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.71 : 441.53 = 311.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.71/441.53 = 311.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.71x = 441.53 × 311.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.71x = 137,382.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,382.06/318.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.06

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