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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.86, 441.59 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.86, 441.59 and 302.04 is: 416.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.86 : 441.59 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.86/441.59 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.86x = 441.59 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.86x = 133,376.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,376.33/319.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.98

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