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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.37, 479.94 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.37, 479.94 and 155.53 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.37 : 479.94 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.37/479.94 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.37x = 479.94 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.37x = 74,645.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,645.07/320.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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