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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.32, 480.40 and 146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.32, 480.40 and 146.91 is: 220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.32 : 480.40 = 146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.32/480.40 = 146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.32x = 480.40 × 146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.32x = 70,577.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,577.00/320.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.33

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