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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.50, 479.96 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.50, 479.96 and 204.60 is: 306.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.50 : 479.96 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.50/479.96 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.50x = 479.96 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.50x = 98,198.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,198.79/320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.39

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