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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.19, 480.27 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.19, 480.27 and 114.75 is: 172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.19 : 480.27 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.19/480.27 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.19x = 480.27 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.19x = 55,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,110.98/320.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.12

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