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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 482.16 and 240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 482.16 and 240.48 is: 361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 482.16 = 240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/482.16 = 240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 482.16 × 240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 115,949.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,949.84/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.35

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