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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.18, 480.26 and 89.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.18, 480.26 and 89.06 is: 133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.18 : 480.26 = 89.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.18/480.26 = 89.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.18x = 480.26 × 89.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.18x = 42,771.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,771.51/320.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.59

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