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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.48, 480.30 and 146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.48, 480.30 and 146.89 is: 220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.48 : 480.30 = 146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.48/480.30 = 146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.48x = 480.30 × 146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.48x = 70,551.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,551.27/320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.14

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