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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.23, 495.34 and 320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.23, 495.34 and 320.20 is: 480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.23 : 495.34 = 320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.23/495.34 = 320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.23x = 495.34 × 320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.23x = 158,605.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,605.39/330.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.29

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