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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.09, 480.11 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.09, 480.11 and 88.97 is: 133.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.09 : 480.11 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.09/480.11 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.09x = 480.11 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.09x = 42,712.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,712.54/320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.44

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