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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.20, 442.38 and 294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.20, 442.38 and 294.28 is: 406.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.20 : 442.38 = 294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.20/442.38 = 294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.20x = 442.38 × 294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.20x = 130,183.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,183.59/320.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.57

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