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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.29, 480.60 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.29, 480.60 and 204.80 is: 307.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.29 : 480.60 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.29/480.60 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.29x = 480.60 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.29x = 98,424.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,424.48/320.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.30

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