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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.05, 480.48 and 302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.05, 480.48 and 302.23 is: 453.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.05 : 480.48 = 302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.05/480.48 = 302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.05x = 480.48 × 302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.05x = 145,215.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,215.47/320.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.73

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