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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.50, 480.81 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.50, 480.81 and 190.44 is: 285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.50 : 480.81 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.50/480.81 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.50x = 480.81 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.50x = 91,565.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,565.46/320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.70

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