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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.40, 441.64 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.40, 441.64 and 306 is: 421.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.40 : 441.64 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.40/441.64 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.40x = 441.64 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.40x = 135,141.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,141.84/320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.79

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