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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.47, 480.65 and 89.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.47, 480.65 and 89.33 is: 133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.47 : 480.65 = 89.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.47/480.65 = 89.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.47x = 480.65 × 89.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.47x = 42,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,937.67/320.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.98

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