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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.18, 442.98 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.18, 442.98 and 317.16 is: 437.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.18 : 442.98 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.18/442.98 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.18x = 442.98 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.18x = 140,495.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,495.54/321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.44

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