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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.24, 479.64 and 279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.24, 479.64 and 279.20 is: 418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.24 : 479.64 = 279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.24/479.64 = 279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.24x = 479.64 × 279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.24x = 133,915.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,915.49/320.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.17

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