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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.06, 479.80 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.06, 479.80 and 155.43 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.06 : 479.80 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.06/479.80 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.06x = 479.80 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.06x = 74,574.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,574.93/320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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