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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.02, 440.40 and 310.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.02, 440.40 and 310.93 is: 427.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.02 : 440.40 = 310.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.02/440.40 = 310.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.02x = 440.40 × 310.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.02x = 136,933.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,933.57/320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.89

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