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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.50, 480.82 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.50, 480.82 and 115.08 is: 172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.50 : 480.82 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.50/480.82 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.50x = 480.82 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.50x = 55,332.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,332.77/320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.65

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