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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.34, 440.40 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.34, 440.40 and 270.32 is: 372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.34 : 440.40 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.34/440.40 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.34x = 440.40 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.34x = 119,048.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,048.93/319.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.80

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