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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.96, 441.47 and 315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.96, 441.47 and 315.10 is: 434.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.96 : 441.47 = 315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.96/441.47 = 315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.96x = 441.47 × 315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.96x = 139,103.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,103.41/319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.76

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