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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.28, 442.92 and 314.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.28, 442.92 and 314.38 is: 433.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.28 : 442.92 = 314.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.28/442.92 = 314.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.28x = 442.92 × 314.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.28x = 139,245.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,245.19/321.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.41

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