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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.92, 442.07 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.92, 442.07 and 276.18 is: 381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.92 : 442.07 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.92/442.07 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.92x = 442.07 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.92x = 122,089.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,089.51/319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.63

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