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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.28, 480.14 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.28, 480.14 and 114.80 is: 172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.28 : 480.14 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.28/480.14 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.28x = 480.14 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.28x = 55,121.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,121.20/320.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.10

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