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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.59, 442.49 and 268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.59, 442.49 and 268.08 is: 370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.59 : 442.49 = 268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.59/442.49 = 268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.59x = 442.49 × 268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.59x = 118,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,622.72/320.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.01

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