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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.44, 441.98 and 315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.44, 441.98 and 315.64 is: 435.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.44 : 441.98 = 315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.44/441.98 = 315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.44x = 441.98 × 315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.44x = 139,506.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,506.57/320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.36

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