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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.21, 480.03 and 271.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.21, 480.03 and 271.77 is: 407.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.21 : 480.03 = 271.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.21/480.03 = 271.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.21x = 480.03 × 271.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.21x = 130,457.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,457.75/320.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.42

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