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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.84, 480.29 and 239.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.84, 480.29 and 239.48 is: 358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.84 : 480.29 = 239.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.84/480.29 = 239.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.84x = 480.29 × 239.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.84x = 115,019.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,019.85/320.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.50

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