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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.42, 480.34 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.42, 480.34 and 155.80 is: 233.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.42 : 480.34 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.42/480.34 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.42x = 480.34 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.42x = 74,835.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,835.07/320.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.56

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