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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.71, 440.51 and 319.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.71, 440.51 and 319.11 is: 439.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.71 : 440.51 = 319.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.71/440.51 = 319.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.71x = 440.51 × 319.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.71x = 140,571.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,571.15/319.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.68

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