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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.95, 442.26 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.95, 442.26 and 294.44 is: 406.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.95 : 442.26 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.95/442.26 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.95x = 442.26 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.95x = 130,216.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,216.82/319.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.99

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