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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.92, 442.43 and 318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.92, 442.43 and 318.87 is: 436.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.92 : 442.43 = 318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.92/442.43 = 318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.92x = 442.43 × 318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.92x = 141,077.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,077.26/322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.88

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