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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.26, 439.88 and 311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.26, 439.88 and 311.16 is: 428.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.26 : 439.88 = 311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.26/439.88 = 311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.26x = 439.88 × 311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.26x = 136,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,873.06/319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.72

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