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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.92, 442.92 and 312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.92, 442.92 and 312.84 is: 430.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.92 : 442.92 = 312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.92/442.92 = 312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.92x = 442.92 × 312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.92x = 138,563.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,563.09/321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.43

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