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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.41, 439.45 and 307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.41, 439.45 and 307.18 is: 421.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.41 : 439.45 = 307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.41/439.45 = 307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.41x = 439.45 × 307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.41x = 134,990.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,990.25/320.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.30

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