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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.20, 439.92 and 314.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.20, 439.92 and 314.72 is: 433.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.20 : 439.92 = 314.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.20/439.92 = 314.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.20x = 439.92 × 314.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.20x = 138,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,451.62/319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.75

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