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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.48, 442.96 and 269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.48, 442.96 and 269.60 is: 372.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.48 : 442.96 = 269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.48/442.96 = 269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.48x = 442.96 × 269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.48x = 119,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,422.02/320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.63

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