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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.64, 441.96 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.64, 441.96 and 265.32 is: 365.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.64 : 441.96 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.64/441.96 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.64x = 441.96 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.64x = 117,260.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,260.83/320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.71

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