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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.45, 480.20 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.45, 480.20 and 138.02 is: 206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.45 : 480.20 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.45/480.20 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.45x = 480.20 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.45x = 66,274.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,274.11/320.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.82

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