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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.56, 480.94 and 269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.56, 480.94 and 269.33 is: 404.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.56 : 480.94 = 269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.56/480.94 = 269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.56x = 480.94 × 269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.56x = 129,528.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,528.49/320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.07

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