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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.80, 480.96 and 282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.80, 480.96 and 282.40 is: 423.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.80 : 480.96 = 282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.80/480.96 = 282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.80x = 480.96 × 282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.80x = 135,823.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,823.10/320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.39

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