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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.52, 480.87 and 115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.52, 480.87 and 115.09 is: 172.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.52 : 480.87 = 115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.52/480.87 = 115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.52x = 480.87 × 115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.52x = 55,342.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,342.13/320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.66

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