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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.38, 480.59 and 128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.38, 480.59 and 128 is: 192.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.38 : 480.59 = 128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.38/480.59 = 128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.38x = 480.59 × 128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.38x = 61,515.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,515.52/320.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.01

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