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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.85, 480.02 and 244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.85, 480.02 and 244.03 is: 365.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.85 : 480.02 = 244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.85/480.02 = 244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.85x = 480.02 × 244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.85x = 117,138.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,138.06/320.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.09

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