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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.20, 444.79 and 310.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.20, 444.79 and 310.66 is: 428.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.20 : 444.79 = 310.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.20/444.79 = 310.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.20x = 444.79 × 310.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.20x = 138,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,174.68/322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.85

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