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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.15, 479.92 and 204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.15, 479.92 and 204.27 is: 306.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.15 : 479.92 = 204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.15/479.92 = 204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.15x = 479.92 × 204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.15x = 98,031.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,031.55/320.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.21

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