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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.43, 448.11 and 319.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.43, 448.11 and 319.57 is: 441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.43 : 448.11 = 319.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.43/448.11 = 319.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.43x = 448.11 × 319.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.43x = 143,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,201.39/324.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.40

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