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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.15, 443.40 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.15, 443.40 and 302.94 is: 418.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.15 : 443.40 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.15/443.40 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.15x = 443.40 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.15x = 134,323.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,323.60/321.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.26

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