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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.22, 479.88 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.22, 479.88 and 204.48 is: 306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.22 : 479.88 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.22/479.88 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.22x = 479.88 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.22x = 98,125.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,125.86/320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.43

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