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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.55, 443.01 and 308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.55, 443.01 and 308.28 is: 427.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.55 : 443.01 = 308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.55/443.01 = 308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.55x = 443.01 × 308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.55x = 136,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,570.53/319.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.39

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