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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.20, 480.18 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.20, 480.18 and 114.76 is: 172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.20 : 480.18 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.20/480.18 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.20x = 480.18 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.20x = 55,105.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,105.46/320.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.10

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