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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.64, 443.04 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.64, 443.04 and 268.80 is: 371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.64 : 443.04 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.64/443.04 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.64x = 443.04 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.64x = 119,089.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,089.15/320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.41

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