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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.76, 480.18 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.76, 480.18 and 294.44 is: 442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.76 : 480.18 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.76/480.18 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.76x = 480.18 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.76x = 141,384.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,384.20/319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.16

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