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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.05, 479.17 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.05, 479.17 and 204.21 is: 305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.05 : 479.17 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.05/479.17 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.05x = 479.17 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.05x = 97,851.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,851.31/320.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.74

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