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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.51, 442.05 and 294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.51, 442.05 and 294.36 is: 405.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.51 : 442.05 = 294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.51/442.05 = 294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.51x = 442.05 × 294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.51x = 130,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,121.84/320.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.99

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