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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.26, 480.34 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.26, 480.34 and 114.80 is: 172.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.26 : 480.34 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.26/480.34 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.26x = 480.34 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.26x = 55,141.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,141.61/320.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.18

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