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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.34, 480.43 and 125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.34, 480.43 and 125.35 is: 187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.34 : 480.43 = 125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.34/480.43 = 125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.34x = 480.43 × 125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.34x = 60,219.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,219.50/320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.99

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