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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320, 441.70 and 283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320, 441.70 and 283.28 is: 391.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320 : 441.70 = 283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320/441.70 = 283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320x = 441.70 × 283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320x = 125,124.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,124.78/320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.01

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