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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.83, 442.16 and 306.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.83, 442.16 and 306.25 is: 422.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.83 : 442.16 = 306.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.83/442.16 = 306.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.83x = 442.16 × 306.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.83x = 135,410.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,410.01/320.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.06

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