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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.48, 440.93 and 270.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.48, 440.93 and 270.34 is: 373.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.48 : 440.93 = 270.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.48/440.93 = 270.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.48x = 440.93 × 270.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.48x = 119,201.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,201.02/319.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.11

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