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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.92, 443.17 and 303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.92, 443.17 and 303.66 is: 419.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.92 : 443.17 = 303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.92/443.17 = 303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.92x = 443.17 × 303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.92x = 134,573.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,573.00/320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.34

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