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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 480.13 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 480.13 and 88.98 is: 133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 480.13 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/480.13 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 480.13 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 42,721.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,721.97/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.46

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