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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.17, 441.51 and 265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.17, 441.51 and 265.49 is: 366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.17 : 441.51 = 265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.17/441.51 = 265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.17x = 441.51 × 265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.17x = 117,216.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,216.49/320.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.11

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