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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.24, 480.60 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.24, 480.60 and 256.88 is: 385.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.24 : 480.60 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.24/480.60 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.24x = 480.60 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.24x = 123,456.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,456.53/320.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.51

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