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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.07, 442.93 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.07, 442.93 and 317.22 is: 434.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.07 : 442.93 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.07/442.93 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.07x = 442.93 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.07x = 140,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,506.25/323.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.91

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