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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.67, 480.06 and 243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.67, 480.06 and 243.95 is: 365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.67 : 480.06 = 243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.67/480.06 = 243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.67x = 480.06 × 243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.67x = 117,108.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,108.24/320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.20

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