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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.02, 479.93 and 155.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.02, 479.93 and 155.45 is: 233.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.02 : 479.93 = 155.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.02/479.93 = 155.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.02x = 479.93 × 155.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.02x = 74,605.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,605.54/320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.13

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