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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.49, 481.22 and 305.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.49, 481.22 and 305.06 is: 458.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.49 : 481.22 = 305.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.49/481.22 = 305.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.49x = 481.22 × 305.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.49x = 146,797.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,797.04/320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.04

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