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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.16, 479.36 and 306.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.16, 479.36 and 306.80 is: 459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.16 : 479.36 = 306.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.16/479.36 = 306.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.16x = 479.36 × 306.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.16x = 147,067.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,067.65/320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.36

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