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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.16, 481.14 and 316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.16, 481.14 and 316.92 is: 476.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.16 : 481.14 = 316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.16/481.14 = 316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.16x = 481.14 × 316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.16x = 152,482.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,482.89/320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.27

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