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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.85, 441.81 and 285.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.85, 441.81 and 285.39 is: 392.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.85 : 441.81 = 285.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.85/441.81 = 285.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.85x = 441.81 × 285.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.85x = 126,088.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,088.16/320.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.98

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