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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.83, 443.28 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.83, 443.28 and 308.68 is: 426.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.83 : 443.28 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.83/443.28 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.83x = 443.28 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.83x = 136,831.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,831.67/320.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.49

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