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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.08, 478.72 and 280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.08, 478.72 and 280.16 is: 419.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.08 : 478.72 = 280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.08/478.72 = 280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.08x = 478.72 × 280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.08x = 134,118.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,118.20/320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.01

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