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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.93, 482.19 and 205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.93, 482.19 and 205.43 is: 308.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.93 : 482.19 = 205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.93/482.19 = 205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.93x = 482.19 × 205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.93x = 99,053.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,053.88/320.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.65

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