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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.05, 480.04 and 88.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.05, 480.04 and 88.91 is: 133.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.05 : 480.04 = 88.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.05/480.04 = 88.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.05x = 480.04 × 88.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.05x = 42,682.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,682.73/320.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.36

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