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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 438.77 and 306.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 438.77 and 306.32 is: 420.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 438.77 = 306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/438.77 = 306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 438.77 × 306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 134,404.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,404.03/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.43

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