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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.97, 441.23 and 301.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.97, 441.23 and 301.37 is: 415.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.97 : 441.23 = 301.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.97/441.23 = 301.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.97x = 441.23 × 301.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.97x = 132,973.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,973.69/319.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.58

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