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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.19, 479.53 and 204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.19, 479.53 and 204.28 is: 305.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.19 : 479.53 = 204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.19/479.53 = 204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.19x = 479.53 × 204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.19x = 97,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,957.06/320.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.93

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