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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.15, 480.32 and 146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.15, 480.32 and 146.81 is: 220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.15 : 480.32 = 146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.15/480.32 = 146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.15x = 480.32 × 146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.15x = 70,515.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,515.78/320.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.26

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