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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.20, 479.46 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.20, 479.46 and 268.70 is: 402.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.20 : 479.46 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.20/479.46 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.20x = 479.46 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.20x = 128,830.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,830.90/320.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.35

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