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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.21, 442.67 and 317.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.21, 442.67 and 317.29 is: 438.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.21 : 442.67 = 317.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.21/442.67 = 317.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.21x = 442.67 × 317.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.21x = 140,454.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,454.45/320.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.64

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