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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.94, 481.54 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.94, 481.54 and 205.34 is: 308.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.94 : 481.54 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.94/481.54 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.94x = 481.54 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.94x = 98,880.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,880.11/320.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.10

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