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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.09, 480.03 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.09, 480.03 and 155.46 is: 233.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.09 : 480.03 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.09/480.03 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.09x = 480.03 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.09x = 74,625.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,625.46/320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.14

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