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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.16, 480.24 and 89.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.16, 480.24 and 89.05 is: 133.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.16 : 480.24 = 89.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.16/480.24 = 89.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.16x = 480.24 × 89.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.16x = 42,765.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,765.37/320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.58

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