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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.28, 442.02 and 314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.28, 442.02 and 314.20 is: 433.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.28 : 442.02 = 314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.28/442.02 = 314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.28x = 442.02 × 314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.28x = 138,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,882.68/320.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.63

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