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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.95, 440.78 and 306.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.95, 440.78 and 306.45 is: 422.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.95 : 440.78 = 306.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.95/440.78 = 306.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.95x = 440.78 × 306.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.95x = 135,075.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,075.50/319.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.18

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