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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.39, 480.12 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.39, 480.12 and 190.41 is: 285.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.39 : 480.12 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.39/480.12 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.39x = 480.12 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.39x = 91,419.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,419.65/320.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.34

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