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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.79, 440.64 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.79, 440.64 and 303.32 is: 417.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.79 : 440.64 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.79/440.64 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.79x = 440.64 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.79x = 133,654.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,654.92/319.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.95

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