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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 479.34 and 283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 479.34 and 283.92 is: 425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 479.34 = 283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/479.34 = 283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 479.34 × 283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 136,094.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,094.21/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.16

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