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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 441 and 282.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 441 and 282.42 is: 389.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 441 = 282.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/441 = 282.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 441 × 282.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 124,547.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,547.22/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.09

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