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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.87, 481.02 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.87, 481.02 and 266.48 is: 399.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.87 : 481.02 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.87/481.02 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.87x = 481.02 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.87x = 128,179.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,179.80/320.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.48

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