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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.40, 442.58 and 251.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.40, 442.58 and 251.33 is: 347.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.40 : 442.58 = 251.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.40/442.58 = 251.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.40x = 442.58 × 251.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.40x = 111,230.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,230.16/320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.16

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