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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.35, 480.37 and 190.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.35, 480.37 and 190.37 is: 285.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.35 : 480.37 = 190.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.35/480.37 = 190.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.35x = 480.37 × 190.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.35x = 91,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,444.68/320.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.45

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