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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.32, 480.13 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.32, 480.13 and 155.44 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.32 : 480.13 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.32/480.13 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.32x = 480.13 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.32x = 74,631.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,631.00/320.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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