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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.60, 443.92 and 313.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.60, 443.92 and 313.10 is: 430.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.60 : 443.92 = 313.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.60/443.92 = 313.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.60x = 443.92 × 313.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.60x = 138,991.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,991.35/322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.85

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