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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.62, 444.99 and 311.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.62, 444.99 and 311.91 is: 430.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.62 : 444.99 = 311.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.62/444.99 = 311.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.62x = 444.99 × 311.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.62x = 138,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,796.83/322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.22

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