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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.40, 441.12 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.40, 441.12 and 271.20 is: 373.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.40 : 441.12 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.40/441.12 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.40x = 441.12 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.40x = 119,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,631.74/320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.38

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