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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.25, 479.59 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.25, 479.59 and 204.35 is: 306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.25 : 479.59 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.25/479.59 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.25x = 479.59 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.25x = 98,003.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,003.19/320.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.02

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