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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.03, 480.32 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.03, 480.32 and 146.96 is: 220.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.03 : 480.32 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.03/480.32 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.03x = 480.32 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.03x = 70,587.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,587.83/320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.57

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