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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.80, 442.20 and 262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.80, 442.20 and 262.48 is: 361.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.80 : 442.20 = 262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.80/442.20 = 262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.80x = 442.20 × 262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.80x = 116,068.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,068.66/320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.81

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