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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.66, 480.36 and 272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.66, 480.36 and 272.60 is: 408.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.66 : 480.36 = 272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.66/480.36 = 272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.66x = 480.36 × 272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.66x = 130,946.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,946.14/320.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.36

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