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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.17, 480.60 and 255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.17, 480.60 and 255.59 is: 383.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.17 : 480.60 = 255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.17/480.60 = 255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.17x = 480.60 × 255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.17x = 122,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,834.67/320.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.65

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