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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.40, 479.97 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.40, 479.97 and 268.56 is: 402.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.40 : 479.97 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.40/479.97 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.40x = 479.97 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.40x = 128,900.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,900.74/320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.31

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