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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.82, 481.02 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.82, 481.02 and 205.30 is: 307.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.82 : 481.02 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.82/481.02 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.82x = 481.02 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.82x = 98,753.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,753.41/320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.82

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