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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.86, 442.46 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.86, 442.46 and 255.24 is: 351.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.86 : 442.46 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.86/442.46 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.86x = 442.46 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.86x = 112,933.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,933.49/320.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.97

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