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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.26, 480.04 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.26, 480.04 and 204.76 is: 306.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.26 : 480.04 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.26/480.04 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.26x = 480.04 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.26x = 98,291.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,291.28/320.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.91

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