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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.14, 439.36 and 319.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.14, 439.36 and 319.77 is: 437.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.14 : 439.36 = 319.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.14/439.36 = 319.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.14x = 439.36 × 319.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.14x = 140,493.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,493.35/321.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.49

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