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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.71, 443.06 and 316.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.71, 443.06 and 316.39 is: 437.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.71 : 443.06 = 316.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.71/443.06 = 316.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.71x = 443.06 × 316.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.71x = 140,179.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,179.75/320.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.09

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