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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.00, 480.13 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.00, 480.13 and 190.24 is: 285.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.00 : 480.13 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.00/480.13 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.00x = 480.13 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.00x = 91,340.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,340.96/320.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.44

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