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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.42, 480.53 and 114.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.42, 480.53 and 114.93 is: 172.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.42 : 480.53 = 114.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.42/480.53 = 114.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.42x = 480.53 × 114.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.42x = 55,226.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,226.74/320.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.36

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