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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.22, 480.21 and 155.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.22, 480.21 and 155.59 is: 233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.22 : 480.21 = 155.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.22/480.21 = 155.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.22x = 480.21 × 155.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.22x = 74,714.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,714.97/320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.32

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