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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.38, 480.36 and 137.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.38, 480.36 and 137.86 is: 206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.38 : 480.36 = 137.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.38/480.36 = 137.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.38x = 480.36 × 137.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.38x = 66,222.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,222.43/320.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.70

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