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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.33, 480.18 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.33, 480.18 and 114.86 is: 172.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.33 : 480.18 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.33/480.18 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.33x = 480.18 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.33x = 55,153.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,153.47/320.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.18

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