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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.36, 480.38 and 114.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.36, 480.38 and 114.87 is: 172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.36 : 480.38 = 114.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.36/480.38 = 114.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.36x = 480.38 × 114.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.36x = 55,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,180.42/320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.25

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