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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.16, 479.52 and 309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.16, 479.52 and 309.36 is: 463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.16 : 479.52 = 309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.16/479.52 = 309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.16x = 479.52 × 309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.16x = 148,344.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,344.31/320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.34

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