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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.04, 441.30 and 278.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.04, 441.30 and 278.22 is: 383.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.04 : 441.30 = 278.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.04/441.30 = 278.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.04x = 441.30 × 278.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.04x = 122,778.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,778.49/320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.63

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