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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320, 441.06 and 264.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320, 441.06 and 264.56 is: 364.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320 : 441.06 = 264.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320/441.06 = 264.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320x = 441.06 × 264.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320x = 116,686.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,686.83/320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.65

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