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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.51, 441.42 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.51, 441.42 and 309.26 is: 425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.51 : 441.42 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.51/441.42 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.51x = 441.42 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.51x = 136,513.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,513.55/320.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.93

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