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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.38, 441.18 and 306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.38, 441.18 and 306.06 is: 422.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.38 : 441.18 = 306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.38/441.18 = 306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.38x = 441.18 × 306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.38x = 135,027.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,027.55/319.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.78

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