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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.71, 442.92 and 312.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.71, 442.92 and 312.15 is: 432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.71 : 442.92 = 312.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.71/442.92 = 312.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.71x = 442.92 × 312.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.71x = 138,257.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,257.48/319.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.45

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