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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.14, 442.12 and 275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.14, 442.12 and 275.80 is: 380.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.14 : 442.12 = 275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.14/442.12 = 275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.14x = 442.12 × 275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.14x = 121,934.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,934.49/320.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.88

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