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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.94, 444.05 and 317.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.94, 444.05 and 317.14 is: 437.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.94 : 444.05 = 317.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.94/444.05 = 317.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.94x = 444.05 × 317.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.94x = 140,826.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,826.02/321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.43

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