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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.76, 480.74 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.76, 480.74 and 204.93 is: 307.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.76 : 480.74 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.76/480.74 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.76x = 480.74 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.76x = 98,517.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,517.02/320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.14

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