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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.15, 480.26 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.15, 480.26 and 114.78 is: 172.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.15 : 480.26 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.15/480.26 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.15x = 480.26 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.15x = 55,124.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,124.24/320.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.18

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