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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.16, 479.88 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.16, 479.88 and 137.64 is: 206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.16 : 479.88 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.16/479.88 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.16x = 479.88 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.16x = 66,050.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,050.68/320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.31

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