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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 479.33 and 293.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 479.33 and 293.37 is: 439.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 479.33 = 293.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/479.33 = 293.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 479.33 × 293.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 140,619.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,619.58/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.30

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