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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.34, 479.18 and 300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.34, 479.18 and 300.90 is: 450.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.34 : 479.18 = 300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.34/479.18 = 300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.34x = 479.18 × 300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.34x = 144,183.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,183.76/320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.10

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