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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.51, 480.76 and 89.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.51, 480.76 and 89.40 is: 134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.51 : 480.76 = 89.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.51/480.76 = 89.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.51x = 480.76 × 89.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.51x = 42,979.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,979.50/320.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.10

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