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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 480.38 and 239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 480.38 and 239.10 is: 358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 480.38 = 239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/480.38 = 239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 480.38 × 239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 114,857.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,857.66/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.82

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