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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.94, 441.81 and 288.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.94, 441.81 and 288.18 is: 396.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.94 : 441.81 = 288.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.94/441.81 = 288.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.94x = 441.81 × 288.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.94x = 127,320.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,320.81/320.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.71

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