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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.49, 441.94 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.49, 441.94 and 301.88 is: 416.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.49 : 441.94 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.49/441.94 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.49x = 441.94 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.49x = 133,412.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,412.85/320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.28

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