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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.32, 480.12 and 127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.32, 480.12 and 127.84 is: 191.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.32 : 480.12 = 127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.32/480.12 = 127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.32x = 480.12 × 127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.32x = 61,378.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,378.54/320.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.62

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