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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.72, 478.42 and 281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.72, 478.42 and 281.84 is: 420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.72 : 478.42 = 281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.72/478.42 = 281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.72x = 478.42 × 281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.72x = 134,837.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,837.89/320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.42

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