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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.63, 444.33 and 314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.63, 444.33 and 314.48 is: 435.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.63 : 444.33 = 314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.63/444.33 = 314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.63x = 444.33 × 314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.63x = 139,732.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,732.05/320.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.80

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