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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.96, 442.97 and 314.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.96, 442.97 and 314.89 is: 434.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.96 : 442.97 = 314.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.96/442.97 = 314.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.96x = 442.97 × 314.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.96x = 139,485.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,485.32/320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.58

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