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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.09, 480.20 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.09, 480.20 and 175.50 is: 263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.09 : 480.20 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.09/480.20 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.09x = 480.20 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.09x = 84,274.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,274.22/320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.29

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