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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.52, 481.44 and 307.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.52, 481.44 and 307.82 is: 462.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.52 : 481.44 = 307.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.52/481.44 = 307.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.52x = 481.44 × 307.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.52x = 148,196.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,196.86/320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.36

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