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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 441.72 and 302.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 441.72 and 302.55 is: 417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 441.72 = 302.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/441.72 = 302.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 441.72 × 302.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 133,642.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,642.39/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.50

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