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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.04, 480.01 and 88.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.04, 480.01 and 88.87 is: 133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.04 : 480.01 = 88.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.04/480.01 = 88.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.04x = 480.01 × 88.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.04x = 42,658.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,658.04/320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.29

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