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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.29, 480.31 and 114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.29, 480.31 and 114.82 is: 172.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.29 : 480.31 = 114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.29/480.31 = 114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.29x = 480.31 × 114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.29x = 55,147.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,147.99/320.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.18

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