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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 479.79 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 479.79 and 204.26 is: 306.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 479.79 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/479.79 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 479.79 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 98,001.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,001.91/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.16

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