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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.94, 443.52 and 309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.94, 443.52 and 309.96 is: 428.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.94 : 443.52 = 309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.94/443.52 = 309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.94x = 443.52 × 309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.94x = 137,473.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,473.46/320.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.35

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