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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.16, 480.32 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.16, 480.32 and 266.52 is: 399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.16 : 480.32 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.16/480.32 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.16x = 480.32 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.16x = 128,014.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,014.89/320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.85

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