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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.44, 480.64 and 125.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.44, 480.64 and 125.41 is: 188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.44 : 480.64 = 125.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.44/480.64 = 125.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.44x = 480.64 × 125.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.44x = 60,275.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,275.78/320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.10

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