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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.00, 480.38 and 269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.00, 480.38 and 269.27 is: 404.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.00 : 480.38 = 269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.00/480.38 = 269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.00x = 480.38 × 269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.00x = 129,354.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,354.19/320.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.23

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