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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.52, 440.06 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.52, 440.06 and 303.84 is: 418.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.52 : 440.06 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.52/440.06 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.52x = 440.06 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.52x = 133,707.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,707.83/319.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.46

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