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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.52, 480.88 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.52, 480.88 and 190.49 is: 285.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.52 : 480.88 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.52/480.88 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.52x = 480.88 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.52x = 91,602.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,602.83/320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.79

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