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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 442.07 and 316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 442.07 and 316.60 is: 434.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 442.07 = 316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/442.07 = 316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 442.07 × 316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 139,959.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,959.36/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.06

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