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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.70, 482.16 and 256.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.70, 482.16 and 256.53 is: 385.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.70 : 482.16 = 256.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.70/482.16 = 256.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.70x = 482.16 × 256.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.70x = 123,688.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,688.50/320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.68

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