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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.55, 448.20 and 319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.55, 448.20 and 319.20 is: 443.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.55 : 448.20 = 319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.55/448.20 = 319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.55x = 448.20 × 319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.55x = 143,065.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,065.44/322.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.55

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