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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.12, 480.28 and 243.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.12, 480.28 and 243.17 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.12 : 480.28 = 243.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.12/480.28 = 243.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.12x = 480.28 × 243.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.12x = 116,786.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,786.07/320.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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