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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.23, 480.49 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.23, 480.49 and 190.49 is: 285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.23 : 480.49 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.23/480.49 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.23x = 480.49 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.23x = 91,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,526.38/320.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.82

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