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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.87, 480.41 and 205.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.87, 480.41 and 205.31 is: 307.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.87 : 480.41 = 205.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.87/480.41 = 205.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.87x = 480.41 × 205.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.87x = 98,631.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,631.95/320.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.39

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