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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.04, 441.54 and 318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.04, 441.54 and 318.60 is: 439.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.04 : 441.54 = 318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.04/441.54 = 318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.04x = 441.54 × 318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.04x = 140,674.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,674.64/320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.55

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