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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.06, 479.48 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.06, 479.48 and 269.02 is: 403.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.06 : 479.48 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.06/479.48 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.06x = 479.48 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.06x = 128,989.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,989.71/320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.02

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