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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.73, 482.25 and 295.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.73, 482.25 and 295.36 is: 444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.73 : 482.25 = 295.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.73/482.25 = 295.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.73x = 482.25 × 295.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.73x = 142,437.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,437.36/320.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.10

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