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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.93, 441.62 and 311.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.93, 441.62 and 311.15 is: 429.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.93 : 441.62 = 311.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.93/441.62 = 311.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.93x = 441.62 × 311.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.93x = 137,410.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,410.06/319.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.50

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