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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.16, 480.30 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.16, 480.30 and 137.54 is: 206.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.16 : 480.30 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.16/480.30 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.16x = 480.30 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.16x = 66,060.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,060.46/320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.34

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