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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.41, 480.61 and 128.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.41, 480.61 and 128.17 is: 192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.41 : 480.61 = 128.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.41/480.61 = 128.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.41x = 480.61 × 128.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.41x = 61,599.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,599.78/320.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.25

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