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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.74, 441.93 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.74, 441.93 and 303.46 is: 418.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.74 : 441.93 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.74/441.93 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.74x = 441.93 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.74x = 134,108.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,108.08/320.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.12

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