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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.39, 441.22 and 316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.39, 441.22 and 316.96 is: 437.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.39 : 441.22 = 316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.39/441.22 = 316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.39x = 441.22 × 316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.39x = 139,847.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,847.20/319.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.86

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