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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.28, 480.38 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.28, 480.38 and 127.76 is: 191.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.28 : 480.38 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.28/480.38 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.28x = 480.38 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.28x = 61,373.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,373.35/320.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.62

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