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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.48, 479.64 and 272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.48, 479.64 and 272.24 is: 407.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.48 : 479.64 = 272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.48/479.64 = 272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.48x = 479.64 × 272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.48x = 130,577.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,577.19/320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.44

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