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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.21, 442.21 and 265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.21, 442.21 and 265.53 is: 366.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.21 : 442.21 = 265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.21/442.21 = 265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.21x = 442.21 × 265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.21x = 117,420.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,420.02/320.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.70

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