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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.23, 441.55 and 302.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.23, 441.55 and 302.93 is: 417.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.23 : 441.55 = 302.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.23/441.55 = 302.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.23x = 441.55 × 302.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.23x = 133,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,758.74/320.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.70

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