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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.95, 442.83 and 306.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.95, 442.83 and 306.78 is: 423.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.95 : 442.83 = 306.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.95/442.83 = 306.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.95x = 442.83 × 306.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.95x = 135,851.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,851.39/320.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.28

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