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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.36, 440.38 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.36, 440.38 and 270.32 is: 372.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.36 : 440.38 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.36/440.38 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.36x = 440.38 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.36x = 119,043.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,043.52/319.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.76

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