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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.55, 480.95 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.55, 480.95 and 205.12 is: 307.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.55 : 480.95 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.55/480.95 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.55x = 480.95 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.55x = 98,653.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,653.96/320.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.77

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