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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.21, 480.30 and 127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.21, 480.30 and 127.70 is: 191.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.21 : 480.30 = 127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.21/480.30 = 127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.21x = 480.30 × 127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.21x = 61,334.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,334.31/320.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.54

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