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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.46, 444.17 and 315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.46, 444.17 and 315.24 is: 436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.46 : 444.17 = 315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.46/444.17 = 315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.46x = 444.17 × 315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.46x = 140,018.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,018.57/320.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.93

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