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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.30, 480.43 and 89.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.30, 480.43 and 89.21 is: 133.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.30 : 480.43 = 89.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.30/480.43 = 89.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.30x = 480.43 × 89.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.30x = 42,860.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,860.47/320.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.81

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