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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.06, 480.09 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.06, 480.09 and 88.94 is: 133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.06 : 480.09 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.06/480.09 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.06x = 480.09 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.06x = 42,699.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,699.20/320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.41

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