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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.77, 440.85 and 312.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.77, 440.85 and 312.87 is: 431.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.77 : 440.85 = 312.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.77/440.85 = 312.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.77x = 440.85 × 312.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.77x = 137,928.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,928.74/319.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.34

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