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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.99, 480.84 and 256.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.99, 480.84 and 256.10 is: 383.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.99 : 480.84 = 256.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.99/480.84 = 256.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.99x = 480.84 × 256.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.99x = 123,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,140.72/320.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.63

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