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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.44, 480.86 and 128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.44, 480.86 and 128.06 is: 192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.44 : 480.86 = 128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.44/480.86 = 128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.44x = 480.86 × 128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.44x = 61,578.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,578.93/320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.17

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