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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.24, 480.28 and 146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.24, 480.28 and 146.84 is: 220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.24 : 480.28 = 146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.24/480.28 = 146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.24x = 480.28 × 146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.24x = 70,524.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,524.32/320.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.22

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