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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.49, 480.90 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.49, 480.90 and 147.24 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.49 : 480.90 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.49/480.90 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.49x = 480.90 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.49x = 70,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,807.72/320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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