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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.46, 479.52 and 204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.46, 479.52 and 204.90 is: 306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.46 : 479.52 = 204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.46/479.52 = 204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.46x = 479.52 × 204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.46x = 98,253.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,253.65/320.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.60

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