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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.85, 443.07 and 255.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.85, 443.07 and 255.83 is: 353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.85 : 443.07 = 255.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.85/443.07 = 255.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.85x = 443.07 × 255.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.85x = 113,348.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,348.38/320.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.28

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