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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.52, 481.33 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.52, 481.33 and 209.52 is: 314.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.52 : 481.33 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.52/481.33 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.52x = 481.33 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.52x = 100,848.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,848.94/320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.64

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