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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.16, 439.52 and 304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.16, 439.52 and 304.58 is: 419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.16 : 439.52 = 304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.16/439.52 = 304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.16x = 439.52 × 304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.16x = 133,869.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,869.00/319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.44

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