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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.22, 479.97 and 243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.22, 479.97 and 243.27 is: 364.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.22 : 479.97 = 243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.22/479.97 = 243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.22x = 479.97 × 243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.22x = 116,762.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,762.30/320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.63

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