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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.71, 441.68 and 315.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.71, 441.68 and 315.39 is: 435.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.71 : 441.68 = 315.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.71/441.68 = 315.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.71x = 441.68 × 315.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.71x = 139,299.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,299.88/319.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.71

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